Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for assisting with the overall management and direction of manufacturing processes at the whey plant – in the current organization, he will lead the Evaporators and 2 dryers department. The Production Manager ensures manufacturing performance, volume and quality goals are met by utilizing efficient methods, along with maintaining appropriate staffing and labor cost levels. This is a very hands-on position that works inside the Whey Plant, and sometimes involves long hours and working in very hot conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Assistant Director/Director to enhance the technical and financial performance of the department.
• Manage a full team : 1 associate manager + 1 technical supervisor for evaps and dryers and will be responsible for the management of the supervisor pool (5 supervisors) of the whole Whey plant
• Oversees the interviewing and hiring of employees to include appraising performance, rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Analyzes manufacturing data and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement; identifies and utilizes methods to assure manufacturing processes are more efficient and effective (improving quality and safety, reducing waste, reducing labor cost, etc).
• Directs adjustments of the manufacturing processes to maintain conformance with standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Ensures compliance with workplace and government-mandated standards (FDA, USDA, OSHA, etc.)
• Responsible for maintaining all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and all regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for preparing a variety of manufacturing reports and presenting them to top management, including corrective actions or adjustments as required.
• Responsible for the overall safety of personnel through continual inspection of department and processes, making necessary changes to ensure efficiency is not compromised by safety and health concerns.
• Confers with the Assistant Manager and/or other Managers to coordinate departmental activities.
• Will be required to explain variances in labor costs and productivity.
• Ensures adherence to GMP, GSP, FSSC practices, and QC policies and procedures, and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for the overall department budget and CapEx process; to include collection, preparation, and presentation of data to top management.
• Cooperates with other management in establishing and communicating company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Ensures quality assurance programs prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products.
• Ensures successful completion of department specific initiatives (e.g. capital projects).
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred; or 5 years job related experience

Experience

• 4+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in Food Production industry preferred and /or in dairy + dryer process plant.

Specialized Knowledge

• OSHA, Food Safety, FDA, and USDA.
• Knowledge of ISO and certifications within the food industry (FSSC, ISO 9001)
• Microsoft Office and manufacturing operating systems.

Skills / Abilities

• Effective and proficient communicator; both written and verbal
• Business acumen to include problem solving and analysis.
• Able to manage time through efficient planning and organizing of daily production to include delegation of duties.

Behavioral Competencies:

AMBITION

• Performance: Challenging yourself and others in order to work efficiently and to deliver required business results
• Continuous Improvement: Looking for ways to continuously improve quality, efficiency/effectiveness of the Group performance.
• People Development: Identify areas for developing oneself and the others

ENGAGEMENT

• Entrepreneurship: Manage the business as if it were theirs.
• Loyalty: Support positively and protect the Company
• Tenacity: Overcome the obstacles
• Accountability: Stand by one’s commitment, deliver the results in a transparent manner.

WITH SIMPLICITY

• Accessibility: Ensure relationships based on accessibility, modesty and proximity
• Pragmatism: Work in a practical and effective manner (with common sense)
• Transparency: Act and communicate with clarity and transparency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Nampa, ID 83687: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person