Manager, Production Meat & Seafood Manufacturing

Sysco - Hampshire, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hampshire, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Production and Production Warehouse departments at Sysco, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and effectively. This role involves managing budgets, leading teams, and serving as the key contact for IT and technical issues within the department. The Production Manager plays a crucial role in employee engagement and development, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to ensure orders are completed on time
• Determine headcount requirements and labor utilization needed to achieve production and business goals
• Schedule equipment and team resources needed to support each production plan
• Track component yield rates ensuring that actual results meet or exceed business goals
• Manage work order maintenance ensuring that work orders are audited and closed in appropriate fiscal periods
• Set performance metrics for each department to track and monitor productivity
• Ensure metrics support business goals
• Benchmark metrics utilizing both internal and external resources
• Develop and monitor annual department budgets
• Plan and manage resources to achieve budget goals while delivering the required output
• Track actual expenses vs budget and assure that department expenses are in line with budget goals
• Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities & performance standards for Production and Production Warehouse departments
• Coach and develop Supervisors and team in balancing high productivity, quality and customer service
• Maintain a positive and safe work environment
• Oversee employee relations and participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations
• Establish performance goals, monitor progress and provide feedback as necessary
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict
• Develop, provide and/or coordinate training as needed
• Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate
• Conduct regular department meetings to foster employee engagement and address employee concerns
• Order/procure materials and services as needed
• Serve as key IT, telecom and systems contact for the business unit
• Identify and implement key areas for improvement in each department
• Maintain a presence and availability across all shifts
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by directing safety training and conducting routine safety inspections

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Physical Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• 10 years of food manufacturing experience preferred, including 5 years in a management or supervisory role
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills
• Ability to effectively coach, present information and respond to questions from various stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage large, complex projects
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and scheduling software
• Detailed knowledge of ERP and WMS systems
• High level of understanding financial reports
• Ability to understand and work with relational databases
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in food manufacturing
• Knowledge of safety training and compliance
• Experience with employee engagement strategies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts