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Michael Foods · 6 days ago

Production Manager

Norwalk, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, and they are seeking a Production Manager to oversee production processes in Norwalk. The role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating activities between departments to enhance operational efficiency.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks

Responsible for all aspects of product manufacturing

Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety

Develop and maintain an understanding of the operational processes associated with the manufacturing facility

Develop and maintain the programs necessary to ensure all employees are properly trained in order to meet company objectives relating to human safety, product quality and safety, human relations and professional development

Lead and participate in plant and corporate continuous improvement teams

Actively participate in the management team to promote safety, facility growth and team development

Prepare department budgets and monitor expenditures

Develop capital proposals for expansion or cost improvement projects

Responsible for continuous improvement of product quality

Work with customer service department regarding correspondence and complaint investigation

Direct interaction with regulatory inspectors

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingFood safety principlesProduction supervisionPlant operations knowledgeRegulatory complianceBudget managementMicrosoft OfficeLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Food Science, Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in production and supervision

Supervising personnel in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers/vendors, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Food safety and sanitation principles (GMP, SQF)

State and Federal rules and regulations (USDA, FDA, OSHA, etc.)

Knowledge of plant operations and production scheduling

High performance work teams

Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and inventory control computer programs

Leadership and team skills (interpersonal, leading teams, communication)

Good written and verbal communication skills, able to make detailed presentations and present them to upper levels of management