Responsible for oversight of the production and sanitation activities of hourly personnel in order to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
Plan, organize, and delegate work assignments to accommodate departmental schedules and to best utilize manpower and equipment and thereby meeting Production efficiencies and striving for continual improvement within departments.
Provide direction to Production personnel and monitor job performance. Communicate with personnel on any schedule changes and assist them in resolving production issues to ensure customer orders are completed on time. Coaching and counseling effectively.
Communicate, in a timely manner, with Operations Manager, scheduler, and other management staff status of production progress keeping them appraised of any issues that may impact order completion.
Ensure product specifications are met and alert production manager and quality assurance if product quality is in question immediately. Resolve quality issues through training of personnel and enforcement of standards.
Knowledgeable in all cleaning, processes and equipment functions, tracks and resolves labor timekeeping issues. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of area.
Develop and implement job specific training to all employees, ensure overall conformance with all Company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping. Enforce company Policies on attendance, company rules, safety rules and job requirements.
Is an advocate of safety within the facility and follows and enforces all safety procedures. Can properly investigate accidents, close call near misses and determine corrective action to prevent accidents. Safety is the number 1 priority.
Keep production area clean and orderly daily. Ensure that the plant is inspection ready at all times. Communicate these expectations to your team.
Needs to understand SQF, FDA and other regulatory guidelines.
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