Manufacturing Manager

Job Description The Manufacturing Manager owns the operations function tasks including planning, organizing, directing and controlling the operation activities of a 500+ person site.  The position will ensure all food preparation and packaging is compliant to the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety regulations.  The position will also oversee and monitor the performance of the Plant Operations as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, maintenance, cost control, service to sales, team performance, and leadership development.

The Manufacturing Manager will conduct Network Lead responsibilities and oversee site operations when Network Lead is off-site.

Key Responsibilities of the RoleKHMS Cultural Transformation and Leadership:
Drive the implementation of digital technologies and agile methodologies to support the KHMS cultural transformation, achieving an empowered culture with World Class standards and results for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People. Lead and develop a team of production front-line leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety.

Safety and Quality Excellence:
Implement strategies to drive a Safety & Quality Perfect Culture throughout the Processes, leveraging digital tools and data analytics to identify areas for improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards with USDA & FDA.Production Optimization:
Achieve desired production costs, including fixed and variable labor costs, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), waste, attainment, and business waste. Utilize digital tools to optimize production planning and scheduling and take ownership of savings initiatives for the department. Managing workforce during seasonality and be cost effective with labor hours per ton.

Product Portfolio Management:
Work with Plant Manager, S&OP, Production Scheduling and Maintenance to support managing a complex product portfolio for optimal run strategy and influence future fit portfolio transformation to produce quality products in a safe and cost-effective manner. Evaluating potential service risk in the network, building strategies to mitigate impacts, and support the Business before there is a risk.

Stakeholder Engagement &

Collaboration:

Liaise and collaborate with key stakeholders (departments) to ensure full alignment with production schedules, key production milestones and requirements, including Sanitation, Quality, Maintenance, Research & Development, Planning, Logistics, and Brand.

Continuous Improvement and

Innovation: Work with KHMS leads to develop and implement continuous improvement programs and identify opportunities to leverage KHMS strategies and digital technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement in production processes.

Data-Driven Decision Making:
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management, providing regular updates on plant performance, risks, and opportunities. Utilize digital tools to enhance data analytics and reporting. Such as production volume, yield rate, defect rates, downtime hours per shift, and other key performance indicators (KPIs), to identify areas for improvement.

Finance and Resource Management:
Manage and optimize the production budget and resources to ensure efficient and effective operations. Reporting Capex project forecast and milestones.

Engagement and Leadership Development:
Foster positive employee relations and engagement by developing front-line leaders, providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback. Collaborate with functional leads and stakeholders to develop and implement short and long-term employee engagement strategies using KHMS and KHC leadership principles.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Technology, or related degree is strongly preferred8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required with a proven track record of driving transformational change and achieving operational excellence.

Business and Financial Acumen:
Demonstrated understanding of business principles, including financial management, market trends, and competitive analysis, with a proven ability to manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and make data-driven decisions that optimize financial results.

Transformational Leadership:
Proven ability to drive transformational change, achieve operational…