Senior Production Manager
Company: Reser's Fine Foods
Location: Halifax
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary: Manages and directs production activities in a
food manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include planning,
organizing, directing and controlling all manufacturing activities.
Works directly with General Manager to develop annual plant
business plan and has the primary responsibility of implementing
approved plans and programs to achieve overall company objectives.
This position is responsible for ensuring and maintaining an
efficient, high quality, cost effective, safety operating facility.
Works directly with the QA Manager preparing for and conducting
audits and is responsible for implementation and on-going
compliance to regulatory requirements, quality standards, company
policies, company procedures, company SOPs and all customer
requirements. Work closely with the entire management team,
including General Manager on initiatives to improve quality and
reduce cost, develop skills and abilities of assigned staff, and
proactively make recommendations and follow through on improving
overall processing systems. Supervises and directs the following
positions: Production Manager, Supervisors, and other supervisory
positions.Benefits and Culture We offer a competitive compensation
and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier
life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's
offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse
and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee
benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k)
with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company
paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.We strive
to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones,
this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows
we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a
culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting
career.Principal Duties and Responsibilities1. Review, analyze and
plan production strategies to increase operational accuracy,
efficiency, quality and responsiveness of production operations.2.
Plan strategies to optimize manufacturing capabilities, systems and
equipment.3. Responsible for developing and implementing production
plant policies, procedures, operations, and standardization.4.
Confer with production supervisors to drive production initiatives
supporting company objectives.5. Drives production strategies to
reduce product waste.6. Communicates with complimentary departments
(Quality Assurance; Research and Development, Risk Safety,
Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service) reviewing policies and
procedures directly related to plant operations.7. Assures that all
departments are properly organized, staffed and directed and that
employees are properly qualified, trained and supervised to perform
their duties effectively.8. Direct and lead cost control and cost
reduction initiatives and concepts... 9. Follows company safety
guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.10. Responsible for
meeting all Quality and Consistency standards as defined by annual
objectives.11. Responsible for Plant Operations, Sanitation12.
Responsible for implementation and maintenance of continuous
improvements in the areas of food safety, personal and employee
safety, quality, consistency and the physical plant.13. Responsible
for fulfilling all the training needs of the organization14. Follow
USDA, FDA, and OSHA guidelines15. Maintains high productivity
identifies challenges and focuses on maintaining consistency of
products.16. Attends and participates in all plant audits.
Understands audit requirements and keeps plant in compliance with
audit standards. Is responsible for plant audit results.Job
Specifications1. Requires a minimum of 5 years of production
management or manufacturing management experience.2. Associate
Degree in Business or a related field is required. Bachelor's
Degree is preferred.3. Experience in quality control or
understanding of quality requirements to meet specifications.4.
Proficient using computer applications including Microsoft Word,
Excel and email with mastery.5. Experience with shop floor control
(LX).6. Experience with implementing lean manufacturing
methodologies.7. Proven ability to successfully manage aggressive
timelines with expected results.8. Effective and proven problem
solving skills.9. Superior verbal and written communication
skills.10. Strong team leadership and team building skills.11.
Experience in a highly regulated/controlled environment, including
those governed by FDA, and the USDA.12. Possess outstanding
analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.13. Ability to
speak effectively before groups of customers, employees and other
organizations.14. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of
technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.15. English/Spanish
bilingual is a plus.Working Conditions1. Office and production
environment.2. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.3. Some
exposure to hazardous materials.4. Occasional lifting of up to 40
pounds.5. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may
range from 25--F to 110--F.6. Production demands require overtime
and/or evening or weekend scheduling.7. Some travel is
required.This position is eligible for a bonus based on company
goals/performance.Recipe for SuccessReser's is the leading provider
of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods
for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries.
Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good
times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable
family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's
American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more.
With more than 4,500 employees, Reser's operates 14 facilities in
the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it
serves.
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