Production Manager at Jack Link's in New Glarus, WI

Job description

Manages and coordinates activities concerned with all production areas including cleaning, operation and equipment upkeep by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate leaders.  Responsibilities include determining the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of each production area.  Completed documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policy and procedures. The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:   SAFETY Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment. Enforce all safety rules and company policies. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area. Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to management, complete accident investigations. Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly. Monitor work environment for general food safety hazards such as condensation monitoring, etc. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.   GENERAL                                                                                                                                            Responsible for overseeing production across all shifts Coordinates work schedule and work procedures to meet production schedules.                                       Analyzes and resolves problems or assists team members in solving problems. Ensures start ups are timely .   Investigate production issues and work to identify root cause and corrective actions.  Develop and maintain SOP’s and other Work Instructions.  Confer daily with maintenance management and production personnel on production related mechanical problems. Complete documentation and carry our responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Route reports and records to designated plant personnel. Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes, team building, consistency in high quality, preventative maintenance, good workplace conditions, productive work, etc. Identify and recommend process improvements. Work closely with CI to determine ideal rates, staffing, procedures, etc.   PERSONNEL Follow good manufacturing practices and training, along with company pre-requisite programs, SOP’s, and SSOP’s Ensure that all team members are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling, and GMP’s, etc. Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members. Implement and monitor training for new hires & continuing training of current team members. Ensure supervisors maintain attendance records, counsel team members with poor attendance, & follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate. Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner. Review, correct, and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay-period. Provide appropriate interpretation of company policies and safety p