Title: Production Manager
Team: Verde 1
Reports To: Senior Management

Overview:
The Production Manager is responsible for the daily operational and financial performance of Verde’s
processing operation. This role oversees day to day production and quality, and works closely with the
maintenance and warehouse managers to ensure day to day operations are executed. The Production
Manager will also direct production supervisors and ensures production and efficiency goals are being
met. The role contributes to the development and execution of systems to ensure quality while improving
plant efficiency and assesses new product development opportunities against current or future plant
capabilities in an environment that respects employee safety.

Roles and Responsibilities:
● Direct and coordinate production related operations, ensure a safe and effective operating
environment while working to optimize efficiency and quality.
● Oversee the hiring and training of personnel. Foster and develop a trained and motivated staff.
● Enable, coach and guide effective teams.
● Assure compliance throughout the organization, including adherence with our HACCP plan.
● Working with the production planner and supervisors to coordinate production activities and
ensure customer orders are filled completely and in a timely manner.
● Work with materials, equipment and service providers to ensure effective relationship
management and performance.
● Serve as the lead safety advocate while recognizing, documenting and correcting any safety
issues in order to ensure a safe work environment at all times.
● Work closely with Maintenance Manager to plan for routine and preventative maintenance to
ensure minimal downtime while maintaining equipment standards
● Work closely with Warehouse Manager to ensure appropriate use of existing inventory,
cleanliness, safety and inventory management
● Acts as a key driver of process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement
methods to improve production efficiency and plant safety.
● Assist all teams with goal-setting and tracking for all measures within the plant.
● Execution of company disciplinary procedures in collaboration with HR
● Maintain a team environment and high employee morale. 
● Work with our partners in the facility to address any facility issues which may impact operations
● Oversees plant budget and profitability, working with Finance on weekly and monthly reporting,
including analysis of variances.
● Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
● Experience supervising people and processes.
● 5 -7 years of experience in supervisory or management role at a food production facility,
preferably in the meat industry
● Meat processing experience preferred.
● Knowledge of HAACP and sanitation methods
● Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
● Experience with Excel, and able to analyze performance and financial information
● Experience with OEE tracking systems preferred, not required
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Highly collaborative, perceptive, operates with integrity