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CareersInFood.com · 5 hours ago

Technical Production Manager

Joplin, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

CareersInFood.com is seeking a Technical Production Manager to oversee the safety, quality, and productivity of production lines. The role involves leading technical processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Human ResourcesManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Andi Thornbury

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for food processing equipment, formulations and manufacturing methods

Provide direction on process optimization and equipment utilization

Lead troubleshooting technical issues on the production floor

Facilitate NWT shift huddles, weekly "drumbeat" and other meetings to communicate performance, share challenges, solicit ideas and provide recognition

Via Standard Work, ensure centerline compliance for area of responsibility. Teach centerline settings, their importance, and how to manage deviation

Provide training and coaching to front-line operators to strengthen technical capability and ensure a safe and productive operation

Identify opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce waste and enhance product quality

Monitor appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality and Cost

Ensure material usage and weight control is measured and at standard

Ensure process and equipment operate at expected rates

Provide technical training on equipment operation, process control and troubleshooting to reduce/eliminate minor stops, downtime and scrap

Recommend and implement process improvements and new technologies

Ensure all tasks are completed safely and in compliance with all safety policies and regulations

Report on all safety incidents to Operations management, Safety department or Human Resources

Ensure assigned employees are trained and adhering to established safety procedures for: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Live Electrical Work, Lifting and Material Handling, Knives, Other safety regulations/policies

Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Company food-safety policies

Use the 5S methodology to ensure good housekeeping is impeccably maintained

Complete or verify completion of required production, process, safety or quality documents: Batch sheets, Production Lot Coding, GMP/HACCP paperwork

Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, safety and quality teams to identify and resolve production, safety or quality challenges

Partner with cross-functional teams to implement new processes, equipment, product scale-up and trials

Provide daily communication on productivity, safety and quality performance with front-line operators. Solicit improvement suggestions and provide recognition

Partner with Quality and Sanitation to ensure all regulatory and company quality standards are met

Qualification

Food processing expertiseTroubleshooting equipmentLean ManufacturingGMP knowledgeHACCP knowledgeSafety regulations knowledgeContinuous Improvement mindsetBasic computer skillsBasic math skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry

Proven experience with troubleshooting processing equipment and implementation of technical solutions

Lead with Company Purpose and Values

Punctual. Demonstrates consistent attendance and dependability by being on time for every scheduled shift, completing a full shift, following company policy for reporting absences and adhering to break times

Continuous Improvement mindset

Basic computer and typing skills, including Microsoft Office

Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Leadership through influence and coaching

Understand, adhere to and uphold standards for safety, quality and productivity

Write routine reports, procedures and provide training to assigned personnel

Composed and resilient in quickly changing environments

Operation and reading of measuring devices, including scales, rulers and thermometers

Process and mechanical aptitude, including ability to read, understand and apply OEM and Company equipment manual and bulletin operating procedures/principles

Basic math skills, including use of a calculator