HP Hood LLC · 3 hours ago
Production Manager
LaFargeville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expHP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. The Production Manager will direct and coordinate all activities of the production department, ensuring quality specifications are met and operational efficiency is maximized.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinating all activities involved with the scheduling and allocation of resources necessary to produce all finished product
Ensure all products produced meet all quality specifications
Direct organizational operations, projects, or services
Hire, train, and otherwise manage personnel in accordance with essential duties of all managed job roles and in accordance with company culture
Ensure all company and OSHA safety requirements are met and maintained
Work closely with other department managers to maximize efficiency of the operation
Operate the department within financial constraints of planned budget
Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products
Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications
Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Superintendent for action
Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data
Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties
Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits
Qualification
Required
5 years of production supervisory experience
Minimum Associates degree in food science or manufacturing preferred
Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work well with others
Strong mechanical aptitude
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals to make improvements or take corrective action
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Preferred
Minimum Associates degree in food science or manufacturing preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing development
Advancement opportunities
Company
HP Hood LLC
For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.35MKey Investors
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
2024-11-22Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
R
Richard Larson
Chief Engineer
S
Steve Bashaw
Chief Engineer
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