Production Manager
2001-30000
Other
What are you going to do
Essential skills and knowledge
- Lead all production initiatives to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity in daily operations.
- Work closely with internal teams to plan and organize production schedules and manage resources to ensure a steady supply of materials for production.
- Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and quality assurance teams.
- Resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate production records and reports.
- Develop high performance by engaging, coaching, and developing team members, driving accountability and ownership at all levels.
- Drive company policies, procedures, and programs, including Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality programs, to ensure the facility maintains world-class production.
- Maintain cost controls and implement budgets in each department.
- Utilize production personnel and equipment to maximize capacity and performance with optimal yields and quality products.
- Oversee operational budgets and ensure resources are used efficiently.
- Track production outcomes against targets to identify continuous improvement measures and align with business strategy.
- Drive a strong safety culture to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable local regulations and laws.
- Participate in internal and external audits, working with internal teams to address findings and corrective actions required.
- Follow all Food Safety, HACCP, Quality, and Operational procedures (SOPs) as defined in NMF's Quality Management System.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential skills and knowledge
- 7+ years experience in food manufacturing, production, or related industry.
- 5+ years progressive experience in a production management or equivalent role.
- Previous operations management, project management or related training or experience considered an asset.
- Experienced in developing and driving programs and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or related field.
- Previous leadership training considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Food Safety, GMP and HACCP standards are an asset.
- Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office suite required (MS Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook).
- Leadership capability and ability to influence and motivate teams.
- Strong decision-making and analytical skills, with the ability to address and resolve issues with discretion.
- Effective communication skills to engage with all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Customer-centric approach to ensure high levels of service and satisfaction.
- High attention to detail, meticulous, and able to maintain a high level of quality.
- Adaptable, resourceful and a willingness to learn.
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