Full job description Job Description The Area Production Manager assists with the supervision of the planning, organizing and directing of production activities and employee placement/training/development to cost effectively produce a high quality finished product. Responsible for coordinating all activities within assigned area of the plant, including manage multiple Production Supervisors. Held accountable for all financial, safety, quality, and regulatory matters in assigned area of the plant. The incumbent will ensure all food preparation and packaging is compliant to the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities of the Role: Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list
Adhere to Kraft Heinz quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Kraft Heinz specifications
Prepare departmental costs and variances with regard to productivity, short and long-range planning, labor scheduling, product scheduling, raw materials, packaging supplies, product weights, sanitation and housekeeping
Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to establish requirements regarding quality, safety, employee- relations, productivity and cost scheduled volume outputs
Work with Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Factory Employees in finding innovative ways to improve the Quality and productivity of our Products.
Support Employee involvement in Safety, Analytical Problem Solving, Project Planning, Vendor and Customer Relations, fostering a Team atmosphere.
Monitor and update all area practices and policies for compliance.
Work with Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Area to optimize productivity.
Prepare, distribute, and follow-up with regard to all established records, reports and/or forms
Ensure strong, effective communication across functions and with employees, vendors and government regulators
Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements
Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly departmental safety meetings and working with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance
Report on quality defect issues and help determine necessary corrective actions to eliminate repetitive failures
Manage operations to achieve daily efficiencies in keeping with established standards
Manage budget of assigned department, in accordance with annual productivity improvement targets
Suggesting new solutions to production problems and ways to improve the efficiency of an operation
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces policies and safety regulations
Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/ Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation
Oversee development of high performing work teams within department through coaching, training and engaging team members through effective cascading of goals, visual performance boards and ongoing communications of factory changes and performance. Embrace the HGPS principles necessary to accomplish these objectives and support the change management techniques to develop the culture of continuous improvement and engagement.
Assist with the supervision of the Production staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements: Bachelor degree in Business, Food Technology, or related field, or equivalent related experience.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and managerial experience (preferably in a food-manufacturing environment).
Understanding of manufacturing processes, production line and equipment.
In-depth knowledge of State and Federal rules/regulations such as EEO, OSHA, FDA, USDA.
Must have a good understanding of manufacturing procedures and practices.
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
Exposure to food processing systems including high speed production lines.
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