Production Manager

Msi Express - Portage, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Portage, IN

About the position

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the production department, ensuring safety, quality, performance, and customer service. This role involves managing production scheduling, optimizing plant resources, and fostering a positive work environment while maintaining compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the production team in areas such as safety, quality, productivity, planning, cost, efficiency, GMPs and customer service.
• Manage the production scheduling process to meet customer expectations by optimizing plant usage.
• Manage product run requirements to ensure compliance with customer specifications while optimizing plant resources.
• Manage labor utilization to meet or exceed task expectations.
• Manage product schedule timelines to meet customer demand and prioritize daily resources.
• Report on production yield, material usage, and material loss data.
• Create a positive working environment that supports continuous improvement and respects all individuals.
• Communicate company philosophy and policies to hourly and management personnel.
• Develop the production team through effective use of Key Performance Indicators, training, and production management tools.
• Monitor plant performance and implement action plans to address areas of concern.
• Maintain continuous communication with all departments to address production priorities and shortfalls in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree desired.
• 5+ years' experience in Operations/Production Management, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience with customer interaction and leading both salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong oral/written communication and people skills.
• Strong leadership skills and delegation management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Metric Management experience; LEAN/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in food manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Experience with customer interaction.