Production Manager

3 hours ago


Forest Park, Illinois, United States Farmington Foods Full time
Job Title: Production Manager

At Farmington Foods, we are seeking a highly skilled Production Manager to lead our meat processing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing workers to meet production goals and achieving company standards related to cost, line efficiencies, waste, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create a safe and efficient work environment
  • Review production from previous shifts and make adjustments to the production schedule as needed
  • Directly supervise 25-60 employees, depending on the department
  • Train and cross-train all department employees
  • Recommend salary adjustments, promotions, demotions, transfers, and terminations of employees
  • Conduct performance evaluations for introductory employees and those being considered for termination
  • Recognize employees for outstanding performance and provide guidance when improvement is needed
  • Notify machine operators of daily production goals
  • Inform employees of their work assignments, work progress, and opportunities for advancement
  • Communicate with the Quality Control Department daily to verify the outcome of Pre Op
  • Monitor absenteeism and tardiness and approve requests for time off
  • Schedule vacations and submit vacation requests to the Human Resources Department for verification
  • Review and approve employee timekeeping reports and schedule overtime when necessary
  • Ensure all samples are run according to company procedures
  • Responsible for maintaining maximum production efficiencies
  • Review daily machine operator reports for accuracy and completion and submit to the quality assurance manager and plant manager
  • Effectively manage downtime and work with maintenance, when necessary, to resolve machine problems quickly
  • Promptly inform the scheduler and plant manager of all significant production delays
  • Work with human resources personnel and/or plant manager to resolve employee issues regarding attendance, work performance, and employee conduct
  • Responsible for completely and accurately entering daily production and labor reports in the System
  • Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including those regarding nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and employee safety
  • Ensure all rules and regulations are observed by employees
Requirements:
  • Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish (preferred)
  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a meat manufacturing setting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Physical Effort Required:
  • Lifting up to 25-60 lbs, depending on the position
  • Constant standing and walking
  • Occasional pushing and pulling
Work Environment and Physical Surroundings:
  • Exposure to cool temperatures, approximately 35 to 40 degrees
  • Noise – Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds or a pitch of level sufficient to cause marked distraction


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