The Production Manager is responsible for leading a team manufacturing dough, meeting quality expectations measured by in-house audits, periodic product sampling & testing, customer feedback and consumer response. Responsible for all aspects of production and safety operations to allow the Production Facility (QCC) to maintain operations and productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of dough production and sanitation to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Manage and develop a team in an automated food manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Provide demonstrated leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.
• Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John’s Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.
• Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with Center and Company goals.
• Lead and participate in major projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.
• Control labor cost through effective planning and scheduling.
• Maintain a high level of productivity through a documented program of on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up.
• Conduct periodic dough sampling and testing
• Maintain productivity standards by providing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Implement ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodology.
• Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.
• Coordinate contingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.
• Provide out of hours contact and support leadership, to resolve unplanned issues and occurrences

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College education or business management development preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.
• Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required.

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence
• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Communicates Effectively and Candidly
• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions
• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve
• Ability to build and leverage talent
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise
• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders
• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
• DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community
• PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus
• INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change
• HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer’s needs first
• RESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectives
• INNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing business
• STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinking
• COLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective way

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer, we’re the right place.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• progressive management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person