Production Manager

The production manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of manufacturing plants and their employees, ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance while managing staff and resources effectively. Must have experience in seafood or meat production; Bilingual (Spanish) required. 

Key Responsibilities

Developing and executing plant policies and procedures that align with the company’s goals. Coordinating plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Establishing and monitoring overall plant performance for production and quality standards. Managing and leading staff, including recruitment, development, and retention.

• Operations: Manage all daily operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring that production processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Staff Management: Supervise and lead plant personnel, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations to build a high-performing team.
• Production Goals: Develop and implement production schedules to meet output goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Budget Management: Monitor and control operating expenditures, ensuring cost-effective systems of control over capital and labor costs.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, conducting regular safety inspections and training sessions.
• Process Improvement: Continuously analyze and improve production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Cross Coordination: Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and logistics, to ensure timely delivery of products and manage inventory levels.

Duties

In addition to the broad managerial responsibilities, the Production Manager will be tasked with:

• Monitoring and evaluating workflow and assembly methods and making process improvements.
• Overseeing employee safety training and factory compliance with all safety regulations.
• Conducting performance reviews, motivating staff, and providing feedback.
• Facilitating communications between different departments including resolving conflicts and fostering cooperation.
• Reviewing the performance of subordinates and identifying coaching and training needs.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree or a related field is typically required.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations management is preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of quality assurance, cost control, and safety regulations is also important.
• Significant experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity within a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety laws and regulations, quality, productivity, end inventory processes.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Work Environment

• The role typically requires a presence on the manufacturing floor, which may involve physical activity, including lifting and operating machinery. Some travel may be required for meetings or consultations.
• Ability to adapt to cold temperatures due to refrigeration and freezer units used for storage of seafood products.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k