General Description:

The Production Control Manager is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Production Control Manager does this by ensuring that the plant has all the consumable materials needed for production and that production orders are in place. The Production Control Manager also monitors and evaluates the procedures used by management and direct reports to minimize loss/shrink of consumables. The Production Control Manager completes these functions in support of the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Job Responsibilities:

Review the recommended production schedule from the Production Planner and confirm correct quantities are assigned to fulfill customer orders and build to inventories. Coordinate plant production schedules with material procurement to ensure needed consumables are on hand in time for production. Coordinate milk, cream, and other fluid ingredients to deliver as needed per the production plan while maintaining storage PMO’s. Work with plant management to develop a daily processing and filling plan (timeline) that focuses on PMO compliance, MUV reduction, efficiency, and OTIF shipments to customers. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns. Responsible for complying with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations. Perform keypunch purchase/inventory data into Oracle. Communicate with the plant manager and shift change manager(s) daily. Monitor and evaluate the procedures used by management and direct reports to minimize loss/shrink of consumables. Implement changes in procedures as necessary to reduce loss. Maintain effective relationships with the account representatives and communicate all concerns promptly. Oversee all production and finished product movement. Make sure all transactions are correctly carried over to the Oracle. Communicate with appropriate supervisors to report errors/mistakes being made by employees. Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerning their supervisor/lead. Works safely and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adhere to sanitation practices. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments. All other duties assigned by leadership.

Essential Knowledge, Sand kills:

Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights andmeasurese, to sufficiently handle job tasks. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries. Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need). Knowledge of the f company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Education/Experience:

A minimum GED or High School Diploma is required. Prefer an associate's degree or higher in business administration. Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning.

Performance Standards:

Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager before the occurrence. Responsible for reporting to work on a condition to work. Responsible for being well-groomed and always dressed in business and position-appropriate attire including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures, and responsibilities as described in the company handbook. Always maintain a safe work environment and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety concerns. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned. 

Work Schedule:

Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by the Supervisor/Manager. Salaried: Generally scheduled for 45 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

Normally protected from weather and temperature changes, possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid, or windy weather conditions does exist. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

The ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with a meal break. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and moving objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Work Location:

Cortland, NY. 

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,000 to $116,500.