We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations in collaboration with senior leadership and production supervisors. This role involves planning, coordinating, and controlling processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. The position also requires oversight of resources, staffing, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the production department.
- Maintain communication with purchasing, sales, warehouse, and logistics teams.
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of inventory.
- Analyze yields, shrink, and production performance data.
- Manage labor costs related to production and packaging.
- Make operational decisions aligned with customer requirements.
- Provide staff evaluations and recommend compensation adjustments.
- Address personnel and production issues as they arise.
- Ensure timely shipment of orders in collaboration with shipping teams.
- Develop methods and procedures to achieve operational goals.
- Exercise judgment and autonomy in meeting production objectives.
- Maintain quality control standards with a strong focus on health and safety.
- Lead and develop staff through training, performance reviews, and hiring.
- Maintain raw material, packaging, and finished goods inventories.
- Work with leadership to implement improvements and new procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety programs, including GMPs.