Production Manufacturing Plant Manager needed for a Leading Food/Beverage/Ingredients Company
Manufacturing/Production team
Oneonta, NY
A global leader in dairy ingredients is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all aspects of the Production and Manufacturing departments in one of their key facilities in Oneonta New York. The production manager will work in collaboration with a diverse range of highly motivated and passionate people in the manufacturing department to ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities for the Production Manager include:
Responsible for all aspects of the Production and Manufacturing departments
Work cross functionally to ensure plant machines are safely operating and compliant with company manufacturing standards
Make sure that short-term and long-term production and business targets are met
Ensure that high-quality and safe products are produced that satisfy customers' needs
Develop and maintain production plans to ensure orders are completed on time
Coach and develop Supervisors and team in balancing the delivery of high productivity, quality, and customer service
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices standards are met
Provide and maintain a safe work environment by directing safety training, generating, and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Ideal of Qualifications for the Production Manager include:
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years' experience managing/supervising in a manufacturing setting
Manufacturing experience in dairy, ingredients, flavorings, food a plus
Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as: food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals a plus
Experience working in a union environment highly preferred
Ability to understand quality management systems and the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) global standards
Working knowledge of GMP and Safety Regulation and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure objectives are achieved
Experience establishing and delivering KPIs and goals for a team
Experience managing budgets
