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Mission Foods · 3 hours ago

Production Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $91K/yr

5+ years exp

Mission Foods is a company focused on food manufacturing, and they are seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations of production shifts. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing production KPIs, and serving as a liaison between management and staff.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingSnack Food

Responsibilities

The Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a shift

It develops and implements production standards that will globally improve efficiency of operations in the press, corn and chip departments through effective implementation of service to sales, cost reduction, inventory, safety, GMP and Quality program procedures

They will serve as a liaison between upper management and line employees, ensuring that all activities are conducted in compliance with internal and external regulations

Must be familiar with the quality system requirements of the plant

Ensure that all activities of the process are conducted within the specifications

Responsible for verifying and control that Flour/Corn production KPI’s (Yield, Waste, Overweight, Efficiency, Labor, etc.) are within or better than budget

Serve as a liaison between management and line employees

Ensure that all duties are performed following GMPs

Responsible for communicating the production schedules to the Supervisors/Leads

Report any discrepancy in the documentation (work instructions, charts, forms, etc.)

Responsible of the revision of the training needs and for the training for the Supervisors and employees in the different areas, and to keep records. (AIB, training, Safety, etc.)

Responsible for Department safety

Resolve process problems

Perform safety and sanitation inspections and keep records

Resolve problems between employees and document any disciplinary actions

Controls budget through reduction and control of overtime and manages receiving budget within operational procedures

Participates with Safety, Sanitation, Quality and new products Committees & actively participates in the HACCP Team, responsible for but not limited to Internal auditing, training, implementation, and corrective actions

Verifies GMP’s and Safety standards are maintained at all times and act and/or follow-up when deficiencies are noted

Consistently apply company rules per employee handbook and company policies (i.e. attendance, safety, etc.) and ensure safety regulations, policies and procedures are followed

Ensures compliance with the HACCP program and AIB gold standard

Ensures all food safety principles and legal requirements have been applied effectively

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Manufacturing managementQuality SystemsManufacturing PracticesBudget preparationSAP knowledgeMulticultural approachSafety conceptsCost analysisSpanish languageEnglish languageTeam managementEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing management, Engineering, Business, or related field required

5 years of production experience required in a manufacturing environment

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity required in a manufacturing environment

Experience in manufacturing management roles with proven track record in leading manufacturing teams to improve continuously the efficiency of production methods and, ultimately, the quality of products

Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors)

Experience with Quality Systems and Programs

Experience with manufacturing safety concepts, applications, and committees

Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma

Team management/leadership/development skills, including the ability to manage people in an organization matrix and get the best out of them

Maturity, self-confidence, and effective communication skills

A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment

Budget preparation and Cost analysis

Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written

Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for extended periods of time

Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas