Land O'Lakes, Inc. · 5 days ago
Production Manager
St Joseph, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expLand O'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. The Production Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight within the production facility to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, while managing staff and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
AgricultureAnimal FeedFood DeliveryFood ProcessingNutrition
Responsibilities
Enforce company environmental, health, and safety policies and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
Provide leadership and active participation in process safety management programs
Oversee hazard analysis and process safety reviews for production-related activities
Ensure completion of pre-production startup reviews and EHS-related pre-startup protocols across all departments
Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the facility
Manage direct and temporary labor to optimize throughput and minimize costs
Ensure production meets plant schedules and product specifications
Instill accountability and high performance through coaching, progressive discipline, and performance reviews
Cross-train employees to enhance flexibility and responsiveness
Maintain and update production protocols per customer requirements
Collaborate with plant management and technical teams to address operational and technical issues
Allocate resources for equipment or system changes driven by cost reduction, product innovation, and inventory management strategies
Ensure safe introduction of new processes and products into the facility
Drive process performance improvements to maximize profitability, increase throughput, and reduce losses
Develop and approve production procedures to ensure quality and safety standards are met
Control expenses and minimize facility repair costs
Serve as a liaison with customers to ensure satisfaction and timely resolution of issues
Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly operational reports; maintain accurate documentation of shift activities
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support plant and corporate objectives
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
5+ years of supervisory/management experience in processing/manufacturing operations with solid progressive leadership experience
Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances
Strong leadership experience
Strategically plan, organize, and manage a department with regards to daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality, and safety
Strong Microsoft Office suite and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with a variety of people & personalities
Must be able to make quick decisions on the spot & support those decisions to your peers, employees, and plant leadership
Ability to consistently meet deadlines, manage multiple projects & multi-task with ease
Must be detail oriented and have excellent follow through
Results orientation with track record of successful achievements
Active listening skills are a must
Ability to influence a positive employee environment
Ability to drive safety & safe behaviors while maintaining the goal of preventing all injuries
Must be able to influence and drive change management
LEAN / Six Sigma / TMM experience -Participates in coaching and mentoring as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team
Preferred
Bachelors Degree preferred in Animal Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field or degree equivalent experience
Previous experience working as a team leader in a multi-faceted team is highly desirable
High Speed Manufacturing experience
Demonstrated experience with Continuous Improvement Processes and/or Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
Responsible for department costs to budget through effective manpower planning, and scheduling
Benefits
Broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best
Company
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O’Lakes, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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