Production Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:

• Oversee manufacturing processes to meet/exceed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets are met or exceeded.
• Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure process performance and run-to-target results.
• When targets are not met, follow the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to systematically analyze the root cause of failure and implement sustainable solutions to eliminate problems.
• Facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement programs to improve manufacturing efficiencies, eliminate waste, increase throughput, and schedule compliance
• Promote a culture of team member involvement in all areas of manufacturing
• Supervise, coach, and train members of the manufacturing team
• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met including but not limited to quality, regulatory, supply chain, product development, finance, customer service, etc.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business or Engineering field preferred
• Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience in plant operations within food or beverage manufacturing environment with progressive responsibility leading people required
• Exposure to implementing continuous improvement, employee involvement techniques, change management
• Implementation experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated people skills and ability to motivate and maintain a positive working environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Daily Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste
• Basis understanding of OSHA and FDA regulations
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge to practical applications
• Ability to lead and implement change while maintaining a high level of employee engagement
• Excellent follow-up skills and ability to drive results while building strong team involvement

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed primarily in a food/beverage manufacturing environment
• Ability to work extended days and/or weekends as needed
• Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members.
• All safety, quality, and environmental procedures must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to stand, walk on concrete floors for ~8 hours
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, stoop, climb stairs/ladders
• Ability to wear all protective equipment

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant) with safety, quality, and good manufacturing practices, on time, and meeting patient expectations
• Ensures delivery of business objectives through the execution of standard processes, workflows, and resource management
• Leads daily management processes (cascading/escalation) for alignment with the objectives in the short term (Gambas, Team Huddles), Weekly Operational Reviews, and Monthly Operational reviews for medium and long term to achieve production plans
• Identify and achieve performance improvements through gap analysis and root-cause techniques
• Motivate, guide, support, and coach the resources 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 and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including the development of specific training
• Promotes and enhances a positive labor-management relationship including efforts to continuously improve teamwork and establish high levels of employee involvement
• Leads a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture
• Drive for excellence and support operators and staff in their tasks focusing on the safety of people
• Ensure the timely launch of new products to the Market as per agreement with the business unit
• Other duties as assigned

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Employment with Ajinomoto is considered at will, meaning that either party may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice and this job description should not be construed as an employment contract.

Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled, committed to a diverse workforce.

Experience

• 5 year(s): Exposure to implementing continuous improvement, employee involvement techniques, change management.

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)