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Production Manager, Second Shift

Chattanooga Bakery

Chattanooga, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bakery, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Collection, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Hazard Analysis, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Production Management, Production Schedule, Quality Monitoring, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Shipping/Receiving, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Chattanooga, TN
POSTED
Today
Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for second shift production operation.

• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to employee trust and value.

• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to quick recognition of safety hazards and corrective action. Target zero accidents.

• Earn rapport with department peers and support departments (maintenance, sanitation, shipping/receiving, etc.) and maintain "team" status.

• Be a change leader within and across teams facilitating all improvement opportunities.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Understand production schedule and ensure resources are assigned to meet schedule
  • Walk the floor frequently to ensure processes are on schedule, employees are focused, identify barriers, ensure communication and coordination, and identify any safety hazards
  • Monitor product quality continuously throughout the plant by ensuring all product and process specifications are in control
  • Meet with other shift leadership to facilitate orderly shift transfer
  • Ensure all shift manpower requirements are covered
  • Keep up with attendance and production routine updates and shift reports
  • Control labor cost, i.e., staff size and review time off requests for approval
  • Plan and oversee training and cross training of shift personnel
  • Proficient use of Lean and Continuous Improvement processes and tools to enhance safety, quality and productivity performance
  • Participate and or lead the team in Kaizen's and other Continuous Improvement practices
  • Mentor employees and teams to embrace one standard in all processes
  • Execute employee skill and performance evaluations
  • Must understand critical success indicators and control them to ensure operation success
  • Must understand the magnitude and responsibility associated with their role in the Company. It is one of leadership and support of others while maintaining a reputation for integrity and trust.


Requirements

• Experience

• 3 to 5 years minimum Bakery industry high speed production experience, full process from mixing through baking and into packaging minimum, with 5 year's management experience.

• Lean manufacturing experience.

• People performance management and coaching with good communication skills.

• Analytical - able to interpret data pointing to issues and conclusions.

• Problem solving - gather information, understands root cause, manages process change.

• Computer proficiency with ERP and Microsoft suite applications.

• Education

• College degree, or equivalent work experience with demonstrated learning and development capabilities

About the Company

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Chattanooga Bakery

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