Production Manager

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Full Time Management Traverse City, MI, US

7 days ago Requisition

Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. For the first time in over 60 years, Sara Lee is operating independently as Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a collection of top brands united in quality and innovation, including Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with status quo. We believe simplicity enables speed.

We believe in integrity above all. We live for food, and we “wow” consumers and customers through collaboration and innovation.

The Production Manager at the Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is responsible for overseeing the production process during their assigned shift, ensuring that products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and in accordance with quality standards. The Production Manager will lead a team of operators and other staff in achieving productivity goals while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.

• Manage all aspects of the production line during the assigned shift to ensure efficiency and output targets are met.
• Coordinate the workflow of production staff to maximize productivity while minimizing waste.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing as necessary in response to demand fluctuations.
• Quality Assurance.
• Ensure all products meet company and regulatory standards for quality and safety.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and processes, addressing any deficiencies in product quality or safety protocols.
• Maintain documentation related to production quality control measures and compliance.
• Proactively deliver cost savings projects to meet individual and bakery goals
• Ensure Compliance and growth in all Manufacturing Operating Systems (MOS) including DDS, Lean, Kaizens and Root Cause analysis.
• Supervise and train production staff, providing coaching and support to ensure adherence to best practices and safety standards.
• Facilitate team meetings to communicate goals, gather feedback, and encourage collaboration among team members.
• Address staffing issues, including conflict resolution and performance management.
• Demonstrate willingness to work any shift as needed or required.
• Build a culture of accountability and teamwork driving rigorous execution of base manufacturing systems.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to drive out losses in the operation.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Effectively communicate (and listen) goals and strategies to deliver KPI’s.
• Demonstrate self-motivation with a high degree of personal accountability.
• Coach/develop supervisors and assist other managers in meeting plant goals and performance expectations.
• Create a…