A well-known food processor in the Central Valley seeks an experienced Production Manager who will manage people as well as projects.  

Job Duties:

The Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of production during their shift/operational area including safety and employee satisfaction.   This individual will direct the work of the production team and be held accountable for the safety, customer service (internal & external) Quality and productivity.   They will also be involved in maintenance management. 

This position requires a seasonal commitment during July - September, which involves 75 straight days of work, 12 hours/day, 7 days/week, and probably night shift. For the balance of the year this is a day shift position.  During high season overall duties include:

-         Management of department supervisors, overall crew of approximately 600 including Union employees

-         Identify production bottlenecks

-         Troubleshoot equipment and improve inefficiencies

-         Identify and justify ways to improve quality and productivity

-         Develop performance measurement process, develop key personnel

During the off-season, responsibilities will include:

-         Project management, including the creation of reports in Excel and Access to analyze production numbers

-         Involvement with Environmental reporting and compliance as well as Utilities Management

-         Assist Maintenance Managers with purchasing and recordkeeping

-         Assist in development of Preventive Maintenance Program

The PM should be able to develop systems and processes to manage continuous improvement of key indicators such as: pounds per man hour, downtime reduction, produce turn around response time, recordable accident rate, facility food safety audit rate, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

-         5 years experience in Supervision and Management of hourly employees.

-         Operations background with hands on experience.

-         Extensive knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Excel, Word and Access.

-         Proven/demonstrated process improvement ability.

Preferred Qualifications: