Production Manager-Emil's Pizza

Summary: Under the direction of the President, the Production Manager will oversee the manufacturing operations in a food processing environment. Responsible for production yield, product quality, food safety, staffing, labor efficiency, resource (raw material) efficiency, employee safety and facility management. Key Responsibilities: Forecast and develop weekly production schedules Schedule personnel to staff each production shift adequately and efficiently, considering the following: -Line Rotations -Lunch and break periods -Paid Time Off -Mandated leaves of absences Provide adequate direction to supervisors, leads and line employees to operate in an efficient, safe and food safety compliant production shift. Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety guidelines Provide accurate inventories, production utilizations, and yields to ensure the most cost effective procurement of supplies and ingredients. Ensure that employees work safely and that any unsafe work conditions are corrected immediately to prevent workplace injuries. Ensure product quality and consistency. -Work with the Quality Assurance Manager and the USDA/FSIS inspector to develop and support quality systems. Meet or exceed all production yield, through-put and labor efficiency goals and objectives. Record and track all production downtime and implement corrective action as required. Provide oversight of plant and production sanitation programs. Provide oversight of all facility operations, including preventative maintenance, general organization and safety. Provide oversight of daily and nightly shipping operations. -Responsible for the implementation and continuation of new practices, processes and procedures. Advance ideas for process improvement Solicit and support process improvements suggested by others Ensure compliance with all Local, State and Federal laws, regulations and operating permits. Establish a high standard for candidates during the hiring process. Project self as a leader for Emil's Pizza, Inc. and fully support all expectations for the company's growth and success. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in production management or related field preferred At least (5) years of experience in a food processing environment Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience HACCP experience Physical Demands Sit, use keyboard, use fine manipulation with hands and fingers. Lift up to 10 pounds. Work Environment Clean, temperature-controlled environment. Noise level is low. No personal protective equipment needed. The essential functions and qualifications detailed in this description are not all inclusive. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities based on the needs of the organization. An equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran Requires pre-employment drug testing

Created: 2024-10-19