Production Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER WHO WE ARE: Reed Food Technology/Tastemaker Foods is a family-owned food manufacturing company with two locations in central and north Mississippi. Our sauce plant, called Reed Food Technology in Pearl MS, produces a wide range of food sauces, including some of the best-known names in the world of competitive BBQ. Our dry-blending facility called Tastemaker Foods in Hernando MS, produces batters and coating systems for fried meat, baking mixes, and dry seasoning blends. We offer the familiarity and warmth of a family-owned operation, with the capabilities of a world-class food manufacturer. The open plant manager role is an onsite position at our Pearl, MS facility. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The production manager will oversee production, receiving, processing, and sanitation activities of a segment of the plant. They will need to maintain direct relationships with the Plant Manager and other production managers, as well as Quality Assurance, Sales, Purchasing, Accounting, and Administration, to ensure complete continuity of operations while providing outstanding customer service. The production manager is ultimately responsible for all facets of plant segment operations. As such, the ideal candidate will be comfortable shouldering responsibility, with a buck-stops-here attitude. They must be a multi-tasker, keeping track of all aspects of a dynamic production environment simultaneously. They are someone who always thinks of the employee first, lives by a train-coach-correct mentality, and can rally the team to accomplish desired results. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Monitor stock of raw materials and finished products. Direct, control, and manage production department to maintain plant segment efficiencies and standards. Maintain production areas in strict compliance with all regulatory agency standards. Review production records for accuracy and compliance with established standards. Monitor daily production report spreadsheets. Monitor product yields and review production processes to implement new and/or additional standards to optimize profitability in production. Evaluate daily labor reports to optimize personnel assignments. Assume accountability for all aspects of plant performance, including food quality, food safety, warehouse compliance, training, shipping & receiving. Plan, develop, and implement operational policies and goals to ensure the organization operates at peak productivity and profitability Food Safety/Sanitation Develop, implement, and monitor a management system for food safety policies, ensuring compliance with SQF standards and facility HAACP plan. Monitor and direct a facility sanitation program, ensuring compliance with SQF standards and facility HAACP plan. Conduct monthly food safety meetings and address any mechanical/food safety issues that arise in the production space. Administrative Provide input regarding the resolution of product safety and quality concerns. Work with the Plant Manager to ensure good employee relations, continual training, discipline, and proper staffing levels. Ensure all necessary information is communicated to proper personnel. Conduct yearly performance appraisals for all hourly production personnel. Review production paperwork for accuracy and compliance with company standards. Communicate openly, clearly, and directly with all employees Perform frequent inspections and audits of workflow processes Adhere to all city, state, federal, and company enforced policies, procedures, and regulations Self-motivated and team oriented, with strong communication skills QUALIFICATIONS 5 Years of manufacturing experience 3 years of management experience COMPENSATION Salary: 60-75K Annual Health, vision, and dental insurance 401k Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance