Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.
Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety is always our top priority.
SHIFT
Shift hours are 6a-4p with flexibility REQUIRED to report as needed to support the business on different shifts
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Manager is responsible for the efficient management of the plant’s production department to ensure that established corporate and plant objectives, policies and goals are met, under safety and environmental guidelines. The Production Manager will plan, direct and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing product in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications. The Production Manager carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws. Will directly supervise employees or supervise through others.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Directly oversee activities related to production, processing and distribution of products
- Review production schedule and production orders to make decisions concerning staffing, inventory, work procedures considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
- Review operations and confer with staff to resolve production or processing problems
- Prepare and maintain production reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity, goal achievement, and determine areas needing cost reduction and improvement
- Determine staffing requirements, train employees and oversee employees in production
- Directly trains, mentors and provides guidance to supervisors to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of production shifts
- Provides recommendations on how to streamline and improve the process and improve process capability.
- Works closely with the Production Operations Manager in the planning and managing of daily operations
- Works closely with QA Manager to ensure food safety standards with regards to GMP’s and HACCP plan are followed at all times by all staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet expectations on Safety, Attendance, Teamwork, Quality, and Productivity metrics
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines
- Basic knowledge of production processes, raw materials, business/management principles
- Ability to take initiative; self-motivated to produce results
- Excellent verbal skills; must be able to listen and communicate effectively with others
- Able to identify problems, review related information to evaluate and implement solutions
- Excellent leadership ability and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking ability: able to solve complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions
- Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
- Experience in driving a positive work cultural and being a hands-on team builder, able to recognize resistance to change, leading individuals and teams to embrace personal growth and responsibility.
- Able to deal effectively with organizational issues; astute and capable of identifying problems and converting them into opportunities.
- Initiative, a high level of personal motivation, a strong work ethic, and impeccable integrity, relationship building and product knowledge.
- A non-authoritative leadership style that balances consensus building and buy-in with a drive for action.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Engineering or Business or equivalent work experience preferred
- 5+ years as production manager or supervisor in food manufacturing setting required
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-based applications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Moderate to heavy physical effort required
- Required to walk, stand, bend for long periods of time throughout the day
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
- Able to work in varied temperature environments (0-50 deg.)
Will be expected to perform other related duties and assignments requested or directed.
Chairmans Foods is an equal opportunity employer and conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
