Position Title: Senior Production Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Grand Island
Grade: Grade 06
Requisition ID: 32425
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the production facility; ensuring products are produced in proper quantities, meet established quality standards at the lowest possible cost, and are available for shipment to the market place as scheduled.
Job Functions
Essential Functions:
Provide direct supervision and guidance to the Line Centric Managers, Sanitation Manager, Process Engineer, PMT. Assist in establishing goals and objectives that improve production efficiency.
Support the Plant Manager in continuing efforts to develop and implement a Human Resources Management plan that addresses manpower planning and training at all levels. Responsible for driving a high level of engagement within the production team.
Control a favorable safety program through training, inspection, meetings, etc., to achieve improved safety awareness among employees.
Provide direction in conjunction with the Engineering Manager for properly maintaining and operating all equipment. Make suggestions for mechanical revisions to achieve optimum quality products.
Communicate with the Production Scheduler and Purchasing Department to review the scheduled plant production, update any completed items, and set priorities for the following weeks.
Coordinated the efforts of all production departments to effectively accomplish objectives.
Identify and respond to problems, and work toward resolutions in the most expedient and practical way.
Develop and effectively use reporting systems to inform operating and managerial personnel of the factory performance on a timely basis.
Ensure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices by all personnel, including full-time employees, visitors, temporary employees and contractors.
Position reports directly to the Plant Manager who, in turn, reports to the Sr Manufacturing Director.
The incumbent, as a member of the Plant Manager’s staff, must demonstrate managerial ability amongst peers, exhibit a high level of employee relations skill and credibility, and be able to successfully interact with individuals from varying work disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
Will adhere to safety program and participate in monthly behavioral observation program.
Job Qualification Requirements
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 ExperienceBA/BS degree or the equivalent practical experience in food technology; a complete knowledge of all phases of production line functions on all products (i.e. breading, batter applicators, fryers, freezing operations).This position requires a minimum of five years’ experience in managerial position in food processing, including frozen food.Experience in managing manufacturing operations with a good understanding of the principles of accounting.
Skill and KnowledgeAn ability to teach and train procedures and requirements; the ability to lead and motivate others; experience in labor relations, including grievance procedures.Understanding of grades of vegetables and variations within these gradesProblem solving skills are important. Some of the major problems are getting the correct product mix on a finite number of lines with a finite number of personnel and keeping the correct number of full-time and part-time employees, because day to day staffing needs can vary from 20 to 30 percent. Other problems are variability of raw material, employee morale, coordination with support departments, and maintaining good lines of communications with three shifts.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED.
Smock, Gloves, Hairnet, Sleeves, Waterproof Suit, Ear Plugs, Protective Toe Shoes, Goggles (when needed)
Plant Leadership Approval
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Appetizer Manufacturing
Department: Grand Island Production
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Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.