Production Manager

Job Summary

The Production Manageris responsible for leading a teammanufacturing dough, meeting quality expectations measured by in-house audits, periodic product sampling & testing, customer feedback and consumer response.

Responsible for all aspects of production andsafety operations toallow the Production Facility (QCC) to maintain operations and productivity.

• Oversee all operations of dough production and sanitation to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Manage and develop a team in an automated food manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Provide demonstrated leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.
• Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John’s Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.
• Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with Center and Company goals.
• Lead and participate in major projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.
• Control labor cost through effective planning and scheduling.
• Maintain a high level of productivity through a documented program of on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up.
• Conduct periodic dough sampling and testing.
• Maintain productivity standards by providing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Implement ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodology.
• Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.
• Coordinate contingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.
• Provide out of hours contact and support leadership, to resolve unplanned issues and occurrences.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College education or business management development preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.
• Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required.

• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence.
• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value.
• Financial & Business Acumen.
• Communicates Effectively and Candidly.
• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions.
• Process Improvement:
  Strive to continually improve.
• Ability to build and leverage talent.
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise.
• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders.
• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects.

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.