***PLEASE NOTE: This is a manufacturing, production leadership role, not a shipping/receiving, logistics role.***Position Description:Performs functions to effectively plan, coordinate, and direct manufacturing activities related to production. Primary Responsibilities:Analyzes production performance and downtime, identifying root causes, and leads corrective action initiativesAnalyzes downtime and ensures proper explanations for any lost production timeInitiates plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs and operate within established budgets through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, and materialsEnsures production runs in a timely manner and meets quality assurance specificationsParticipates in the design of a validation process that includes the development of production standards, process control charts, and systemsDevelops, implements, and assesses Lean Manufacturing initiatives including system design, tools, and techniquesImplements manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports the Company’s strategic initiativesActively participates in food safety programs that ensure the safety of ingredients and finished productsGuides employees to ensure goals and activities are in alignment with Company-wide continuous improvement directivesContinually improves safety performance by addressing employee safety attitudes while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and company regulationsProvides backup to scheduling, pack-off, and warehouse areasParticipates in HACCP, Safety, and Process Safety Management CommitteesMaintenance oversightPerforms other functions as assignedSupervisory/Management Responsibilities:Oversees employee participation and adherence to food safety programs and policiesSupervises activities of employees in production which include training, motivating, and disciplining staffSchedules/assigns work for department staff; follows up on resultsProvides guidance to supervisors regarding time management, problem resolution, and employee related issuesMaintains department staff by selecting and orientating new employeesInterfaces with the USDAParticipates in the Performance Management ProcessRequirements:Bachelor’s degree, Meat/Food Science, Business, or related field5+ years of broad manufacturing experience and 5+ years of supervisory experienceDemonstrated proficiency in time and project managementKnowledge in SPC, HACCP and OSHA regulationsKnowledge of quality principles and toolsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient with computers, specifically Microsoft Office applicationsBilingual preferredCompetencies:Communication: The ability to give and gather information and actively manage the communication process by asking questions, conveying complex information in plain language, listening and considering others’ views, state own views clearly and concisely, and address conflict in a professional and productive manner.Drive for Results: Dedicated to achieving the best results by taking a dynamic approach to work, perseveres and uses metrics to analyze performance.Detail Oriented: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved no matter how small; monitors and checks work or information; and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.Time Management: Able to make the most effective use of one’s own time and that of others; gets the job done without procrastinating or delaying; is constantly aware of what is the best use of time.Detail Oriented: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved no matter how small; monitors and checks work or information; and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.Benefits for this role include: Medical, vision, dental, discretionary bonus up to 20% (50% personal performance based & 50% company performance based), profit sharing (which feeds retirement) at a minimum of 3% annually and 120 hours PTO in the 1st 12 months.