Food Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Wakefield, VA

The Production Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the overall Manufacturing facility. Duties include, but are not limited to the leadership and oversight of all aspects of the manufacturing facility staff, on-time, and accurate production, packing and shipping of products, inventory control, safety in all aspects, etc.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Learn and assist in all facets of plant operations management including production scheduling, material handling, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Lead in a hands-on way through tasks and functions on the floor throughout the departments. This is a working job with less than 10% of the time being office based.
• Lead the production planning process.
• Assist in production floor management with team member duties.
• Assist in employee hiring and onboarding processes as requested.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
• Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work alongside floor staff providing coaching and constructive feedback to ensure product goals and metrics are met.
• Assist in employee performance duties (ex, appraisals, discipline)
• Work with QA Manager to enforce all requirements to retain food safety certifications.
• Work with cross-company managers as needed to keep product and material flows through the different companies moving properly.
• Assist in better communication throughout onsite team and cross-company teams to meet company volume objectives and customer expectations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be able to operate a forklift or learn on the job
• Valid Driver’s license with an insurable driver’s record