Verdesian Life Sciences · 1 week ago
Production Manager
Cape Girardeau, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expVerdesian Life Sciences is a company focused on the safe and cost-effective operation of its assets. They are seeking a Production Manager to lead plant production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality requirements, while also managing resources and driving productivity improvements.
BiotechnologyFood ProcessingLife ScienceNutrition
Responsibilities
Ensure the safe and cost-effective operation of the assets in Cape Girardeau to meet the associated business supply plans by providing leadership for the implementation and adherence to site safety, quality requirements, production requirements and maintenance programs
Plan, organize and direct all aspects of plant production operations including, but not limited to, production planning and execution, quality control, safety and security, inventory consumption accuracy, equipment maintenance needs, and resource management
Direct and implement site strategic plans as needed to support the Plant Manager and Company goals, inclusive of budgets, forecasts, capital plans, operating reviews, facility plans, succession planning, etc
Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safety, environmental, and manufacturing
Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure accurate inventory (e.g., timely and accurate inventory posting, cycle counting, etc.)
Partner with key stakeholders (e.g., Supply Chain and Procurement, Engineering and Maintenance) to ensure proper alignment with production goals
Continuously improve Verdesian Life Sciences’ cost position by championing and leading productivity improvements, cost reduction, and process change initiatives
Consistently lead the people at the plant to higher standards by facilitating their development and professional growth and ensuring leadership and technical talent base for the future
Create and foster a supportive work environment through the appropriate and consistent use of human resource systems and ensure a productive working environment through collaborative employee relationships
Direct and manage all plant production operations for efficient production, improved on-stream time, superior quality and packaging, as well as coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental heads to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
Provide leadership and direct the activities of all production staff, monitor KPI performance with periodic feedback communication meetings, monitor and correct job performance, lead daily safety and production execution meetings and maintain OSHA standards
Maintain housekeeping practices in the plant to a high standard to be ready at any time for customers or management tours of the facility
Project support for new start-ups of products specifically assigned by Plant Manager
Enforcement of Plant safety initiatives on the floor to ensure employees are working in a manner consistent with training, injury reporting policies, and assuring plant environment is accessible and safe for employees, customers, and public
Ability to be fit tested and don a mask
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Other duties not listed above as assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualification
Required
Minimum work experience of 4 years in supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
Minimum education of BA or BS degree in related field (engineering preferred), or equivalent experience
Company
Verdesian Life Sciences
Nutritional Catalysts, Seed Inoculants/Treatments and Plant Health Technologies
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Amy Diebler, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Kuide "Kwey-Duh" Qin
Chief Science Officer
Recent News
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