Ensures that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards, on time, and within cost expectations.
Leads daily management processes (cascading/escalation) for alignment with the objectives in the short term (Gemba's, Team Huddles), Weekly and Monthly Operational Reviews for medium and long term to achieve production plans.
Motivate, guide, support, and coach team members to achieve objectives.
Elaborates and executes workforce development program that will provide appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets.
Focuses on material availability, finished goods quality, and on-time delivery through optimal resource allocation.
Provides timely feedback and coaching to individuals and teams to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives.
Ensure succession plans, development and coaching of direct reports, including the development of job specific training.
Promotes and enhances a positive labor-management relationship including efforts to ensure a culture of teamwork and employee engagement.
Ensure employees are trained and clear on safety expectations, including safety observations, programs, committees and timely communication.
Ensure the timely launch of new products to the market as per agreement with the business unit.
Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business management, or food science required.
5+ years supervisory/management experience in food or beverage manufacturing with a strong understanding of food safety regulations and production processes.
Aseptic processing experience a plus.
Previous experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, employee involvement, and change management initiatives and processes.

Production Manager

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