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Great Lakes Cheese · 1 day ago

Production Manager

Abilene, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Great Lakes Cheese is a leading company in the cheese production industry, and they are seeking a Production Manager to provide leadership and support for their production teams. The role involves managing manufacturing quality, efficiencies, labor costs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while driving continuous improvement in production processes.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Monitor and improve productivity, while ensuring all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality and cost-conscious manner

Develop and create training plans to maximize workforce capability

Leading compliance, as well as environmental Health & Safety efforts in support of plant goals

Manage and coach supervisors to strengthen and enhance their management skills

Anticipate events/issues/situations and rectify them before problems develop

Function as a team member with other plant and company departments

Lead and motivate by example

Administer an open door policy with employees to address issues, problems and concerns

Utilize employee feedback to assist in the decision-making process

Challenge manufacturing systems for continuous improvement

Administer daily production meetings to address issues and organize shift changes. Provide input and guidance on new equipment purchases

Manage special projects to completion, assess results and provide feedback. Act as a resource center of information for other departments

Maintain adequate staffing

Assist with hiring, selection, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department

Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow up

Maintain accurate records. Ensure a safe work environment

All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures

All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program

Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Qualification

Production management experienceSAP experienceMES experienceLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Must possess one of the following: High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years production management experience, or a completed degree from an accredited institution and 5 years production management experience

Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship