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Production Manager - Afternoon Shift

Canada·WinnipegFull time - Salarymid

Production ManagerManufacturing & Production

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Role: The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing aspects of daily production operations through personal interaction with plant employees,

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Production ManagerManufacturing & Production

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The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing aspects of daily production operations through personal interaction with plant employees, Lead hands and Supervisors ensuring production process run smoothly and efficiently and that floor response to immediate problems as well as it is handled in a timely, constructive manner. They delegate authority to key supervisors in production, manage all functions involved and direct and coordinate operations for the processing plant.

They will assist the Plant Manager in managing and overseeing plant activities to maximize the safety, continuous improvement, quality, food safety, and productivity of our plant. They will promote a healthy work culture ensuring plant and employee safety and health as priority.

Interact regularly with Production, Maintenance, Finance, Sanitation and Quality Control/Assurance, OH&S and HR Managers, utilizing daily manufacturing reports that capture manufacturing performance

Reviews, and monitors and reports on production key performance indicators, identified trends and makes recommendations to enhance productivity

Assists in directing the production planning and scheduling process by evaluating projected sales volumes, inventory requirements, and raw product availability, and ensures adequate supplies are on – hand to achieve production plan

Provide timely update to sale if there is any disruption for the upcoming orders

Provide regular coaching, guidance and direction to production teams, meeting at least weekly/bi-weekly for one on one individual and departmental performance reviews

Monitors inventory levels for both Raw and Frozen products

Control departmental operating costs ensuring all product orders are produced on time with no shortfall in quality or quantity

Guides and assists subordinates in solving production problems and ensures high standards are adhered to for general maintenance, safety, and preventative maintenance

Ensures a safe work environment is always maintained

Develop and maintains a work environment that ensures positive employee relations, flexibility, and quick response to issues

Recommends any changes in policies and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement and ensure HACCP, CFIA, GMP, BRC and all audit requirements are achieved and routinely adhered to

Foster and maintain a positive labour relations environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances or concerns are dealt with in a timely manner and employees are communicated with in an open manner

Post-secondary diploma and/or degree (e.g., management studies, business) preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer skills including word & excel

Demonstrated high leadership qualities in leading a business and team, must have ability to motivate employees to keep operations running smoothly

Knowledge of safety systems and processes

Ability to identify opportunities and follow through on the execution and improvement

Problem-solving, must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in a production line

Time Management, ability to face production deadlines, shipping dates and more, must manage time accordingly

Previous experience in a manufacturing/plant environment

Flexible to work on different shift if required or needed

Strong critical thinking and communication skills (written and verbal) to share ideas and influence others, including senior management team

Coach supervisors and front-line staff to enhance performance and to develop and retain high-potential employees of the future