Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company product(s) by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

Manages and directs the activities and priorities of the Maintenance, Production Planning and scheduling Departments.   

Coordinates production activities with purchasing, planning, production, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.

Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

Create a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and cooperation.

Create, implement and maintain lean/Six Sigma initiatives in the facility. 

Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.

Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Makes timely decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and communicates changes effectively.

Includes appropriate people in decision-making process and supports and explains reasoning for decisions. 

Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to best fit the situation. 

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.

Responds promptly to customer needs and completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. 

Writes and speaks clearly and informatively. 

Able to read and interpret written information and present numerical data effectively.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and generates suggestions for improving work.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in timely manner.

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and shares expertise with others.

Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Business Management, food science, food technology, or related field, Lean/Six Sigma training and three to five years experience in a Production Supervisory role and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience in Food or Beverage Manufacturing a Must.

My client produces and sells the most delicious juice and beverage products on the market. We closely monitor every step of our manufacturing process to ensure our products always meet or exceed safety requirements and our customers’ expectations. My clients facilities are SQF Food Safety & Quality Code Certified by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which assures that our products have been produced, processed and handled according to the GFSI standards.