Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Production Manager to join our team! You will oversee the activities of a team of production workers at a growing meat processing company.

This is a 1st shift opportunity with a start time of 4am. Overtime and weekend availability is a must.

This position requires the ability to work in a cooler/freezer environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the daily activities of the production and operation teams
• Delegate production assignments to appropriate teams and personnel
• Place production orders from customers
• Inspect all materials and equipment to detect malfunctions
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Develops methods for tracking individual and production department performance in the areas of safety, quality, efficiency, productivity and costs.
• Reviews production requirements and daily production schedule to ensure orders are filled on time and complete.
• Oversees a production shift in the absence of a shift supervisor.
• Continually reviews production methods and recommends improvements.
• Develops the production department budgets and coordinates with other departments heads to develop a company budget.
• Coordinates with Merchandizing department on inventory numbers.
• Monitors labor cost on all production departments.
• Supervises, trains, coaches, develops, and disciplines direct reports.
• Monitors all items used in production and uses judgement and discretion to eliminate waste and preserve resources.
• Understandings and reviews daily production schedule and makes necessary adjustments if needed to ensure orders are filled timely and completely.
• Oversees and monitors production at all times during shift.
• Pursues productivity improvement to be cost competitive in the market.
• Monitors the labor costs for each department during the shift and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Plans ahead to by scheduling labor to ensure fulfillment of orders and maintaining stock levels.
• Proposes and implements change for production to be more efficient.
• Follows, impalements, enforces and trains employees on safety guidelines established by the safety department.
• Motivates his team by creating a positive work environment

​ Qualifications:

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, or other related fields (4+ years)
• Knowledge of production tools and equipment
• Strong leadership qualities and prior experience in a management role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.)
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational and communication skills (i.e. oral and written).
• Ability to motivate employees to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ability to manage, lead and supervise more than two employees.
• Ability to create a strong team and look to the future for opportunity.
• Ability to follow Company policies and procedures and safety requirements.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Must have good judgement with the ability to prioritize and coordinate projects
• Ability to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in the production line.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English language (read & write).

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