Production Manager

Overview:

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led nutrition and wellness organization that “champions a more equitable world.” A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time.

Leads & Supervises production employees in a manufacturing environment: Ensure safe, proper processing procedures by employees and efficient production of quality products through communication from managers, and to line employees.

Responsibilities:

May perform other duties as assigned.

Primary:

• Responsible to comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement and effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System with the ability to satisfy our customers and provide products that are in accordance to their intended use and safe for human consumption
• Oversees the production process and coordinates all activities to ensure enough resources are on hand
• Monitor and make all adjustments necessary on running of production
• In charge of production speed and quality of product produced
• Responsible for placement and supervision of employees
• Assist with timesheets records for department employees
• Delegate job responsibility to other employees
• Training of employees in their jobs
• Maintain safe operations in all areas
• Supervise Team Leaders, Lead Person, Machine Operators and Product Team Members
• Manages budget efficiently and partners with Plant Manager and Director of Manufacturing to ensure budget adherence
• Leads sanitation team and ensures the proper efforts are executed to comply with Safety standards
• Models excellence in Occupational Safety and Quality Standards,
• Participates regularly in GMP audits and activities
• Ensures direct repots are executing and meeting expectations
• Coaches and develops direct reports and team members
• Implements and monitors programs and policies are followed that include Safety, Quality, Environmental.
• Maintain strong partnership with Quality, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement teams.

Secondary:

• Take care of special projects as assigned
• Follow and enforce company policies
• Follow and enforce safety procedures
• Follow and enforce food safety programs
• Other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years managerial; prior work experience in food manufacturing environment and production and process improvement experience
• Supervisory experience required
• Must be able to effectively lead others
• Must be able to accept and give orders
• Excellent people skills a must
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment
• Resourceful and well organized
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet stringent deadlines
• Must be able to teach and train employees in their assigned jobs
• Forklift experience a plus
• Must be familiar with Food Processing equipment and operation
• Must be able to work any shift
• Bilingual preferred not required

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor of Science required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting, and other physical movements to perform job

Work Environment:

• Industrial plant environment with related noise and temperatures Work indoors and outdoors

Travel Requirements:

• None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.