Production Manager
On-siteOak Creek, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Oversee freeze-dried manufacturing operations across all departments, coordinating work to ensure cohesive employee relations and continuous improvement of plant processes. Lead Supervisors and team members in coaching, development, and Lean/5S initiatives while establishing key performance measures and visual controls. Maintain strict compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, and food safety standards by managing equipment maintenance, resolving complex operational issues, and tracking cost savings and efficiency gains. Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to drive positive results in a 24/7 facility environment.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in related field
- Minimum of 5 years of Management experience in Food Manufacturing facility
- A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others by establishing and carrying out metrics and Key Performance Indicators
- An ability to think ahead, plan and prepare action plans to achieve results
- An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations using proven methods of Lean, Kaizen, 5s, Six Sigma, etc. techniques
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and attention to detail
- The ability to lift to 40 lbs.
- Unrestricted visual and audio abilities
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in related field is preferred
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