Production Manager - CoPack - Carlisle, PA

SUMMARY 

Reporting to the Director, the Co-Pack Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Co-Pack area and Contract Packaging operation by directing and controlling all related activities to maximize safety, quality, and productivity. Maintain and analyze production metrics Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly and Annually. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and executes plan to improve metrics. They will need to maintain a safe, productive, quality, and positive environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee production team across 3 shifts.
• Coordinate work schedule, labor, space, supplies, and equipment for all contract packaging projects  
• Plan, assign and follow-up on work activities in your areas and meet required goals
• Complete analysis and develop & execute plans to drive production efficiencies
• Manage spending to budget in all CoPack and related areas
• Using excel, create tools, productivity models, and analysis that measure facility performance to assist management in understanding results
• Perform daily CoPack area inspections for finished product quality, production speed, labor utilized, space used, and raw materials inventory
• Provide production analysis and keep management aware of all activities that are not in compliance
• Health & Safety management–ensure operations procedures, equipment and facilities are in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for the success of the operation ensuring adherence to business plans.
• Oversees CoPack operations, while ensuring established operational procedures are being followed according to company standards to effectively meet/exceed customer requirements.
• Manages key performance indicators and other related measurements; providing analysis, reporting and recommendations on a timely basis.
• Reviews forecasts, inventory reports, productivity reports, and other available material and devises 
• Train employees, obtain performance results, organize and assign work, and maintain productive, safe and motivating environment
• Maximizes quality and productivity by understanding job standards for each function and evaluating performance variances to identify root cause and corrective action
• Participate in collection of performance measurements consistent with customer and site requirements
• Implement and actively ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure inventory integrity. Perform timely reconciliations on work orders. Research and resolve discrepancies as necessary 
• Manage resources–equipment and assets and develop control tools that ensure accountability
• Manages labor hours and payroll
• Effectively problem solve, delegate and follow-up on tasks assigned to Team Members
• Coach, mentor & develop Production Supervisors
• Lead & direct 3 CoPack Supervisors, Maintenance supervisor, and Planning Supervisor
• Perform other tasks as assigned

EXPERIENCE 

• Degree in Business Administration / Management / Engineering and / or equivalent job experience
• 5 years management experience in food manufacturing
• Previous experience in Co-Pack environment a plus
  • Solid computer skills (MS Office, Red Prairie, or other ERP systems, Nulogy, Redzone) 

COMPETENCIES 

• Customer Centricity
• Fostering Culture
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Managing Through Change
• Developing Self & Others
• Planning & Results Orientation
• Communication
• Always Improving Mindset
• Business & Financial Savvy