The Production manager provides overall leadership for manufacturing departments in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, cost, equipment, and engagement. Through subordinates, monitors, and evaluates the production process and recommends methods to optimize product yields, equipment operation and process control while reducing waste. Engages all employees in continuous improvement and fosters a positive work environment while developing a culture of ownership and accountability.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Production Manager

Job Description:

Role and responsibilities:

Establish leadership and set the strategic direction for the manufacturing team. Ensure necessary plans area in place to deliver the required business results while developing a culture of ownership and accountability.

Managers management staff of both hourly and exempt employees

Interpret safety policies/practices to employees including enforcing safe work practices.

Manage a staff of direct reports through regular performance reviews and developmental activities to ensure movement toward a high performance / high engagement organization, while assuring effective departmental performance.

Utilize available data (line speed target, set-up guidelines, and efficiency and process data) to continuously improve productivity, uptime and reliability. Utilize the above information as a tool to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and product cost.

Set clear priorities and align resources to deliver against business and regulatory requirements in the areas of cost, financial controls, and quality, safety and business initiatives.

Manage product quality by understanding and communicating customer needs to employees and ensuring expectations are consistently met and according to standard work.

Determine schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.

Diagnose equipment, ingredients and packaging issues. Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance or others as appropriate to solve production-related problems.

Ensure each manufacturing area is maintained in accordance with SQF standards.

Ensure security of employees, facilities and information systems by following and enforcing established security procedures.

Ensure clear and concise communication to all levels in the organization.

Ensure regular safety inspections are conducted in all manufacturing areas.

Must be able to drive improvements in manufacturing processes. Must be able to put new systems and procedures in place while instilling accountability and ownership in a rapidly changing environment.

Supports Continuous Improvement projects through the practice of Root Cause Analysis, %s, and other management operating systems, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned. This position can involve weekend and on call duties.

In the absence of the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will assume the responsibilities of that role.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or related field required.

5+ years of manufacturing experience, with a minimum three years of experience in a management capacity OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Effective listener and team player.

Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, FDA/USDA, OSHA and EPA regulations desired.

Able to work effectively with others, have good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Highly organized, critical thinker able to multi-task.

Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Strong computer skills including experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing mindset with the ability to lead and support multiple projects strongly preferred.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

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