Production Manager

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Manager will oversee the execution of the production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines in a manufacturing environment. Daily tracking of efficient production processes, labor usage, and shortages, and quality output will be key responsibilities. Will work with Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance departments to reach desired goals. 

Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities:

• Analyze production processes and identify areas for improvement
• Partner with Quality Assurance and remain compliant with all food safety requirements
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including output, quality, and use of labor 
• Understand management priorities and handle them with urgency, and exhibit competence
• Ensure the production team is properly trained and job functions are clearly defined
• Promote, maintain, and enforce safe and healthy working conditions for all employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards
• Responsible for retention through coaching, counseling, disciplining, training, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Keep the training matrix for all hourly team members up to date. Identify high-potential candidates for clerk, team lead, and supervisor roles and support their development 
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Learn the operation, adjustment, and minor repairs of all production equipment
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for a salaried position
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Drive safety expectations in the assigned department 
• Provide guidance and leadership to area supervisors
• Handle work-related safety incidents and partner with site safety reps

Travel Required:

• Travel requirements not anticipated yet dictated by company needs 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired
• Degree in a related field preferred 
• Detailed knowledge of GMP’s in a food production environment preferred
• Industry-related experience with HACCP/HARPC 
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and a commitment to continuous improvement preferred
• Demonstrated management performance in a fast-paced and changing operations environment
• Excellent understanding of mechanical and standardized processes preferred
• Ability to manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow-through
• Possess soft skills necessary to direct a team 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience directing teams required
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing required
• High-level leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Safety-conscious and knowledgeable, as well as able to balance productivity and quality needs 
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills and previous experience with an MRP/ERP/WMS preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and navigate conversations effectively in other languages

Working Conditions

• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for extended periods
• This role is divided between time spent on the floor assisting the production teams and time spent in the office on computer based tasks. However, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally. Depending on the area, you must also be able to push/pull up to 250 lbs. on rollers occasionally
• Must be able to physically walk the production floor having a hands-on approach with problem solving

Salaried/Remote Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, occasional exposure may occur, inform your direct manager of any food allergies.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer