Night Shift Production Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve productivity, while ensuring all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality and cost-conscious manner.
• Develop and create training plans to maximize workforce capability.
• Leading compliance, as well as environmental Health & Safety efforts in support of plant goals.
• Manage and coach supervisors to strengthen and enhance their management skills.
• Anticipate events/issues/situations and rectify them before problems develop.
• Function as a team member with other plant and company departments.
• Lead and motivate by example.
• Administer an open door policy with employees to address issues, problems and concerns.
• Utilize employee feedback to assist in the decision-making process.
• Challenge manufacturing systems for continuous improvement.
• Administer daily production meetings to address issues and organize shift changes. Provide input and guidance on new equipment purchases.
• Manage special projects to completion, assess results and provide feedback. Act as a resource center of information for other departments.
• Maintain adequate staffing.
• Assist with hiring, selection, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow up.
• Maintain accurate records. Ensure a safe work environment.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

• Must possess one of the following:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years production management experience.
  • Or a completed degree from an accredited institution and 5 years production management experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field.
• 5 or more year’s production management experience
• SAP experience
• MES experience.
• In depth understanding of production principles and general plant operations.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience. Ability to administer a proactive management approach.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to production supervisors, as well as line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees
  
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• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.