General Summary: Manages all aspects of the production departments and coordinates the work flow to, through, and out of these departments while managing costs in a safe and secure manner.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Oversees all aspects of production to secure levels of quality and performance.
- Utilizes supervisors and team leads to ensure proper training is provided to employees on processes, SOPs, equipment and safety.
- Maintains the production department budgets including, but not limited, to labor, supplies, consumables, spoilage and equipment cost.
- Controls costs and production metrics.
- Works with other department managers to resolve interdepartmental issues.
- Submits daily reports on department progress.
- Ensures that all safety and cleanliness standards are met in all work areas.
- Assists in analyzing and recommending the purchase of new equipment.
- Works with and coaches supervisors to ensure proper communication and coaching of associates is done on a consistent basis and according to company policy.
- Maintains performance records for production supervisors.
- Reviews associate performance through HR's performance management system.
- Interviews and selects candidates for production department positions with the assistance of the department's supervisors.
- Updates and implements department Policies and Procedures; enforces all Company Policies and Procedures.