Production Manager

The Company

American Custom Meats is a state-of-the-art further processor of both raw and cooked proteins. We are a professionally run, family-owned, entrepreneurial organization that is rapidly approaching the 9-figure sales level. For additional company details visit our website: www.acmeats.com.

Position Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring order deadlines and daily efficiency goals are met and requires a high level of inter-departmental communication and collaboration. This person must be able to multitask, provide quick responses/solutions to unforeseen production problems, and always exhibit a professional, respectful demeanor.

Job Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Production Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment(s); Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Creates, reviews, and follows daily employee work schedule; addresses any concerns with the Plant Manager
• Monitors and oversees employees on assigned production line(s) ensuring Production Sheet Instructions are followed, employees are offered/taking timely uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, and production is completed in a safe and timely manner
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems
• Responsible for Daily & Weekly reports on yields
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent operational delays
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines
• Interprets specifications, formulas, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces GMP and safety regulations
• Ensures Production Supervisors fill out paperwork timely and correctly throughout the shift
• Maintains and proactively updates production standards summary to increase efficiency
• Encourages and counsels employees to maintain a high level of professionalism and to address issues with management and HR if necessary

• Proactively identifies problems and potential problems, and offers potential solutions
• Informs Plant Manager of whereabouts, attendance, and activities
• Maintains a working knowledge of and adheres to company policies and procedures

• Collaborates with other departments such as Purchasing, Warehouse, QA, HR, and R&D regarding material, equipment, quality concerns, labor status, personnel issues, etc.
• Supports Plant Manager and Operations Manager as needed

• Assists other employees as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Education

Qualifications

• Two to Five years Management experience in a Food Processing environment
• Two to Five years’ experience with Meat Processing
• Ability to read, speak and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos;
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s; To perform these operations using units of American money; To create statistical formulas in Excel
• Ability to create and carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions; Solid analytical skills are required; Must be self-motivated and pro-active; Must be able to work well with others
• Knowledge of and intermediate ability to use various computer-based programs including E-mail, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related field of study
• USDA Trained
• Advanced knowledge of GMP’s; HACCP Certified
• One to Three years’ experience with Scan Guns and/or TI stations
• Bilingual in Spanish/English

The Benefits

• Kaiser Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) plan with a company match

American Custom Meats provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.