Production Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees food production of a 24 hour / 3 shift operation.
• Ensure a safe working environment, strive for world class safety standards.
• Ownership in the production of safe, quality food and program compliance.
• Efficiently execute the production schedule to meet customer needs.
• Establishes and promotes Performance Management initiatives;
  Establishes KPIs to manage processes & offers expertise in development of any new process manufacturing KPIs.
• Leverages process and organizational knowledge to support business goals.
• Builds relationship within Irca Group organization to optimize available resources.
• Develop and maintain efficient SOPs in collaboration with department leaders.
• Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the production department, both Supervision and Operators.
• Communicate and enforce regulatory & Irca Group standards within the plant.
• Drive operational efficiency initiatives and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Manage the plant production department within budget.
• Promote a positive working environment.
• Develop a data and process driven department with a sense of urgency.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven experience managing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, food safety, GMPs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to drive results, improve operational performance, and lead change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Ability to adapt and lead effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

• Demonstrates being both trustworthy and trusting, champions the values of the organization and challenges unacceptable behaviors;
  Leads by example;
  Shares knowledge and recognizes success.
• Develops strategies for growth, acts with courage, & communicates a clear vision for the future of Irca Group.
• Demonstrates an ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives and change management.
• Invests time in people development for optimum performance, creating high performing teams, empowers others to be successful.

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

Irca Group USA LLC offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Irca Group USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.