Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Disciplinary Action, English Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Safety, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operations Management, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Production Management, Production Specifications, Production Systems, Quality Control, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversees all activities within the Production unit, including but not limited to: Hiring, promotion
recommendations and disciplinary actions; Production area policy creation and implementation; Analysis
of production metrics; Management of large scale operations projects and continuous improvement
initiatives.
- Sets and enforces specific performance expectations of Quality, Cost, Organization, and Commitment to
the production management team.
- The Unit Business Manager will initiate the CIC allocations the first (4) hrs of the shift. Ultimately, will be
responsible for ensuring the CIC allocations are being followed and the Unit Leader's collaborating with
CIC to meet business needs and customer standards.
- Provides training and guidance to Unit Leaders on customer specs, packing production processes, and
health\food safety policies.
- Oversees and advises on quality inspection activities within the department.
- Maintains effective communication and teamwork between departments (Shipping, Receiving) to get
orders out on time and at the lowest cost.
- Plans, requests and monitors packaging supply inventory and ensure availability to meet daily production
requirements.
- Provides regular production reports daily, weekly and monthly, with recommendations on how to improve
production metrics and efficiencies.
- Facilitate a weekly meeting with the Unit Admin team to discuss issues and highlight concerns,
responsible for communicating any changes in company policy and procedure.
- Schedule Admin staff, including time away.
Education/Background Requirements:
- College degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field required.
- Three years' experience in a production environment required.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
- A proven track record of managing large groups of employees as an active floor manager.
- Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally,
present information and direction, and field questions from managers, employees and external contacts.
- Proficient in computer-use skills (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job.
- Experience in the perishable goods industry preferred.
- Working knowledge of a second language, bilingual preferred.
- Strong knowledge of local, state and federal laws and requirements to maintain compliance to all relevant
statues and guiding principles (FDA, USDA, MIOSHA, OSHA, CFIA).
- A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to
accurately handle out-of-the-ordinary issues with a sense of urgency.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended workdays on different shifts.
Working Conditions:
- Environment includes an expansive refrigerated warehouse, where the temperature averages 50°F. The
background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.