What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Lotus Bakeries?
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Overview: The Production Manager for Biscoff packaging will oversee operations on five packaging lines running 24/7. This role ensures the safety of employees, maintains product quality, and achieves business targets efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Quality and Safety: Ensure packaging facilities, raw ingredients, and finished products meet quality and safety standards. Supervision: Manage and coach four supervisors, each overseeing 20 associates per shift.Equipment Management: Ensure all processing equipment and machines in the packaging area are functional.Materials and Supplies: Maintain a positive flow of materials and supplies.Continuous Improvement:Foster a culture of continuous improvement.Lead daily KPI management.Serve as a backup for the Quality Manager for FSMA and FDA compliance.Team Contribution:Contribute to overall plant performance as a member of the leadership team.Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend support.Occasionally travel domestically and internationally.
Functiebeschrijving
Organization and Supervision of the Production Environment, including its Quality, Condition, and Cleanliness
- Responsible for achieving the production KPIs (quality, safety, volume, efficiency, hygiene)
- Implement work instructions
- Propose and implement improvement actions proactively (continuous improvement)
- Create a culture of continued improvement for product quality and safety (safety first, quality always)
- Ensure the targeted quality of the end products
Act as a Backup for QA/QC
- Ensure compliance with FSMA/FDA regulation
- Ensure compliance with IFS standards
- Perform traceability exercises
Responsible for the training and performance of the production workers
- Cultivate a motivating and supportive culture
- Provide training tools and documentation
- Plan training and learning events in partnership with Human Resources. Provide feedback on the quality and effectiveness of these programs.
- Actively influence the retention of personnel and maintain compliance with plant procedures.
- Take lead role in the selection of new team members (supervisors, line leads, and production workers)
- Oversee and provide guidance for the performance-management activities of your production team (half-year reviews, annual reviews, disciplinary actions, terminations)
- Setting up and execution of a yearly action plan and provide guidance in executing it.
Profiel
Education (degree):
- Master’s degree with specialization in food technology, chemistry, engineering, supply chain, or business
- Bachelor’s degree in same domains with relevant experience is acceptable
Specific Knowledge:
- FSMA/FDA requirements
- GFSI-certification requirements
- Basics of mechanical/electrical engineering and utilities
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production management role (food industry or related)
- Experience with SAP (production, planning) is a plus
- Experience with BRC-GS is a plus
Language:
- English proficiency required, both verbal and written
- Spanish fluency is helpful but not required
Personal Competencies:
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Willingness to flex work schedule as needed to overlap with team members on night and weekend shifts
- Punctual with eye for detail
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership skills
- Coaching skills
- Organization skills
- Creativity, thinking out of the box
- Team Spirit, Open Dialogue, Passion
- Collaborative skills with other departments and services
- Proven ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.
Aanbod
- A compelling function with responsibilities, space for initiative and taking ownership, and the possibility to develop professionally and personally
- A dynamic working atmosphere in a family business with clear international growth ambitions
- A strong corporate culture of Team Spirit, Open Dialogue and Passion, in which quality and professionalism are highly valued
- A competitive salary, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package
Production Engineer
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