Operations/Production Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

OPERATIONS/PRODUCTION MANAGER

The role provides technical knowledge, production/manufacturing operations experience, and management skills in the coordination of all elements of the production operations while interfacing with cross-functional areas in the attainment of short and long-term company objectives.

Core Competencies

• Work well with others at all levels
• Communicate in a professional, cordial, and respectful manner
• High integrity, motivated, accountability, and self-development
• Organization skills, time management, attention to detail, multitasking and prioritizing
• Quality, safety, and productivity focus with good analytical, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication (written, telephone, & verbal) and documentation skills
• MS Office, email, and calendar use a MUST

Core Job Responsibilities

• Design and establish efficient production lines based on sound Industrial Engineering, Lean, and Six Sigma concepts. Guide Production Supervisors and Line Leads to implement new and modified production lines.
• Collaborate with Warehousing/Logistics and Order Management to develop and implement SOPs on capacity and production planning. Train Production Supervisors how to effectively work with Order Management and Warehousing/Logistics to implement these SOPs.
• Monitor productivity, motivate production workers, and deliver to committed KPIs with CEO.
• Enforce current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect assuring production targets are met and the quality, safety, and cleanliness, standards are maintained and adhered to.
• Reward and recognize work above and beyond the call of duty.
• Work closely with Quality, Logistics, and Order Management to track and report on production, inventory, and quality KPI’s on daily and/or as required basis.
• Develop performance standards and manages worker performance accordingly.
• Recruit, select, and orient new workers.
• Knowledge of electromechanical fundamentals and hand tools
• Complete any additional tasks as requested by Management, even if that task is not listed as a direct responsibility.

Experience/Skills:

• Previous operations and production managerial experience required (2-3 years).
• Manufacturing and food & beverage experience (5+ years).
• Knowledge of cGMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
• Prefer demonstrated mechanical ability & technical aptitude.
• Computer literacy a MUST (groupware technologies and Microsoft Office)
• Bilingual English, Spanish a PLUS

Education: Industrial Engineering, Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt with at least two years of experience.

Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Special Job Requirements: On foot most of the day

Travel: None anticipated

Location: Grand Prairie, Texas

Work Category: Full time

Shift: First

Work Conditions: Office and climate-controlled production environment.

Company DescriptionA company with a heart. A turnkey solutions company for food packaging needs.Company DescriptionA company with a heart. A turnkey solutions company for food packaging needs.