Production Manager

The successful candidate will perform as a proactive team builder in the manufacturing facility and provide support and direction to Members of a two shift Finished Goods Operation. The Finished Goods Coach will be expected to lead, motivate, and provide learning opportunities for Members to achieve production results, improve individual skills, and enhance teamwork. In addition, this Member will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements as well as function as a technical and business resource in areas of system operations and production requirements. This Member will work towards continuous improvement of production line performance measures by leading actions for assigned lines. This Member will also establish and sustain effective relationships with all Members in order to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solve problems.

* Effectively lead all aspects of safety on the production line; address issues with safety immediately, and be a safety champion. * Proficiently lead the first shift and second shift Finished Goods lines in the areas of quality, productivity, performance, and develop improvement plans in these areas. Drive Member ownership of these areas. * Evaluate Members of the production teams and coordinate learning opportunities to enhance team development. * Assess staffing needs of lines and maintain budgeted resources to maximize line output and lowest cost production results. * Coach and guide Members in need of development and lead a progressive disciplinary process by determining what, if any, discipline is needed. * Properly allocate resources through daily production scheduling. * Conduct effective team meetings. * Ensure the completion of daily production performance reports and shift paperwork. * Foster Member engagement through the communication of information to Members. * Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives on the production line. * Be able to create and promote a team environment, coach through conflict, and resolve current issues. * Be a role model to all Members. * Maintain 60% floor presence within the Finished Goods area. * Be involved with capital projects.

**Education:** * Bachelor degree required. **Experience:** * Minimum of 1 year experience in leadership/supervision of others. **Skills and Competencies:** * Bi-Lingual knowledge of Spanish and English preferred. * Demonstrated ability in communication and listening skills. * Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Ability to lead by example and also involve others in the decision making process. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities. * Ability to innovate and implement. **Other Requirements:** * Have oversight of the 2nd shift Finished Goods operation and on occasion work 2nd shift hours to maintain oversight.