Production Manager (Jamestown, TN)

Production Manager

Summary We are seeking a Production Manager to work for one of the leading food manufacturing companies in the world. The Production Manager is responsible for producing and delivering product according to customer specifications. Responsibilities Manage and or supervise daily recipe adjustment blending and storage and preparation Ensure product production needs meet the budget in terms of quantity yield energy consumption overall cost customer requirements and legal requirements. Guarantee minimum stock of product in specifications for each customer or customer group Manage and or supervise production schedules and customer specifications planning Assess training and development needs for all direct and indirect reports Execute on an established training plan. Actively participate in follows up on engagement improvement plans. Reviews the performance of all reports every 6 months. Champion support and role model (food) safety programs and practices throughout operations Be an active participant in the plants continuous improvement plan (energy consumption yield volume cost engagement etc.) Qualifications Bachelor or Associate s degree in Engineering Bio-Chemical Engineering Agronomical Agricultural Sciences Engineering or equivalent related field 5 years experience in food related industry required People management qualifications experience Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) Demonstrated organization prioritization skills Demonstrated ability to deliver results with the appropriate behaviors (e.g. safety) Demonstrated ability to generate innovative creative ideas and move them into implementation This role requires strong competencies in the areas of leadership communication teamwork interpersonal effectiveness initiative and process discipline