Production Manager, 2^nd shift

Tribe 9 Foods was founded in February of 2017 by combining the unique and diverse skills of three fast-growing companies. The idea was that together these companies could do more: Create more nutritious products; Provide more great jobs for employees; Contribute more to our communities; and Demonstrate more how to be a responsible and sustainable manufacturer. To enable this, we seek employees that are diverse, action oriented, and always looking to do more. We are growing fast and are looking for talented teammates to who are smart, experienced and fun.

Position Summary:

The Production Manager, 2^nd shift serves as a key member of the operations leadership team, overseeing and optimizing the execution of owning the production process for Tribe 9. The Production Manager, 2^nd shift should have the ability to make the complex simple in both words and deeds by streamlining communications and production processes. The Production Manager, 2^nd shift should have a strategic and hands on mindset thinking two steps ahead while having an action-oriented disposition that achieves results.

Schedule and Hours: Monday – Friday from 3:00pm – 11:30pm.

Role is salaried – exempt.

Job Responsibilities:
Your specific duties will include:

• Produce high quality, safe food efficiently through the collaboration of Management, Line Leaders, Production Staff and other Departments throughout the company.
• Overseeing the production personnel’s training and performance on the facility floor.
• Assist in hiring, promoting and placing staff members in the most effective positions.
• Setting up lines and supporting them throughout the day.
• Verifying that lot and batch numbers are properly recorded on all forms.
• Assisting the production staff with issues/problems that arise during the day.
• Communicating major issues/problems on the production floor with the Management Staff.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Standards.
• Promoting a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Collaborating with the VP-Operations in developing goals for the production staff.
• Assisting with the evaluation of the production staff.
• Working with the Shipping and Receiving department as needed.
• Interpreting and enforcing company policies to the production staff.
• Planning and implementing weekly production schedules.
• To follow and ensure employees are continuously practicing proper GMPs and food safety protocols.
• This position is also called upon to perform other duties not specifically outlined by this job description.

Job Requirements:
Specific qualifications for the role include:

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production line, and equipment.
• Exposure to food processing systems, including high speed production lines.
• Prior experience writing manufacturing SOP’s (standard operating procedures).
• Strong project management skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong analytic and strategic planning skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours as required
• Bilingual; fluent in another language other than English is a plus

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to standing for prolonged periods; frequently walks, grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working and handling products, computers, or machinery. The employee may be subject to assist and support up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a as needed basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate equipment if required. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and non-moving mechanical parts. The employee could have work conditions that are extremely cold or extremely hot. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Among the top benefits Tribe 9 Foods offers:

• Competitive salary or hourly wage with promotional opportunities
• Health and Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company paid vacation and holiday time off
• Retirement plan with Tribe 9 match
• Health savings arrangement (HSA)
• Health fitness reimbursement
• Professional development
• Paid volunteer hours

Our guiding principles:

• Tackle Anything: embrace the unknown; bring ideas to reality; conquer lofty goals
• Relationship Driven: build partnerships and amaze our customers
• Inspire Each Other: as each individual grows, so does the organization; unlock each other’s potential
• B Corp Values: balance profit and purpose; use business as a force for good
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: challenge the status quo through creative destruction and innovation

Tribe 9 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer