Production Manager

What We Are Looking For

The Production Manager oversees all production and packaging operations of food products in the facility in accordance with food and safety standards and regulations.

Who You Are

Not afraid to get out into a manufacturing operations environment to work shoulder-to-shoulder with plant leadership to resolve problems and challenges.

Adept at problem-solving and finding new perspectives, always looking for areas to continuously improve and drive the organization forward.

Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, new technology, and new ways of thinking.

A people person, able to quickly build rapport and relationships at all levels of the organization from the CEO to production operators.

Skilled at leading and influencing people across direct and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Supervises all production staff in the facility to ensure all manufacturing runs reliably and efficiently; manages resources as appropriate to production needs

Hires, trains, and reviews performances of production employees

Foster team environment while mentoring junior leadership team members

Champion quality control and food safety standards

Ensures all production employees adhere to and practice the regulations and standards of food safety and personal safety

Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment

Enforce strict compliance to standard operating procedures

Demonstrates the knowledge of equipment and machines utilized for production in the facility; proven ability to drive production schedules while balancing food safety and facility safety standards

Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to enhance equipment efficiencies

Participates in audits, training, and meetings to implement corrective practices and maintain proper procedures

Identify and lead Continuous Improvement projects with production teams

Other duties as assigned

Must Have REQUIREMENTS

Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.

Bachelor's degree or other related education preferred

2-3 yrs. applicable job experience

Experience in a leadership position, preferably in a production role

Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations

Experience and license working with a forklift preferred

Computer proficiency with MS Office

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods standing and walking through production and warehouse areas

Occasional periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Must be able to work near food ingredients, exposure to food allergens

Location: inside an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse environment

You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.