Production Manager in Minneapolis, MN at TreeHouse Foods

Job Description

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MN Minneapolis (Kasota Ave)

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Production Manager

Job Description:

Business Title: Production Manager

Reports To: Plant Manager

Location: MN Minneapolis

Exempt/Nonexempt Status: Exempt

Division/Function: Production

Position Summary:

Provides the overall leadership for the production functions within the plant. Must possess the ability to manage, lead and implement controls and process improvements to help successfully achieve exceptional safety and production standards. Coaches, trains and documents best practices through continuous improvement efforts in order to enable the company to provide superior quality products and service to internal and external customers, while preparing for new customers and rapid sales growth.

Position Responsibilities:

• Establish leadership and set the strategic direction for the manufacturing team. Ensure necessary plans are in place to deliver the required business results while developing a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Must be able to drive step function improvements in manufacturing while preparing for new customers and rapid sales growth. Must be able to put new systems and procedures in place while instilling accountability and ownership in a rapidly changing environment.
• Utilize available data (line speed target, set-up guidelines, and efficiency and process data) to continuously improve productivity, uptime and reliability.  Utilize the above information as a tool to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and product cost.
• Sets aggressive goals to drive improvements with clear and visual goals and accountabilities. In addition, sets clear priorities and aligns resources to deliver against business and regulatory requirements in the areas of cost, financial controls, quality, safety and business initiatives.
• Assesses manufacturing staff for performance and job fit. Manages staff of direct and indirect reports through regular feedback, performance reviews and developmental activities to ensure movement towards a high performance organization.
• Supports Continuous Improvement projects through the practice of Root Cause Analysis, Kaizens, 5S, etc.
• Must comply and support the requirements defined within the contents of the GMP’S, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), LOTO procedures, and foods safety programs established by Treehouse Foods.
• Must be able to do other related duties as assigned. This position can involve weekend and on call duties.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

☒Bachelor’s Degree Required – Type: Related field

Skills & Requirements:

• Must have 5 – 10 years of job related experience
• Experience with SAP is strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, team orientation and demonstrated leadership skills
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work effectively with others, show good judgment, initiative and be a critical thinker

Preferred Attributes, Qualifications & Working Conditions:

☒Standing

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Dependent on the amount of time spent on the production floor.

☒Walking

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Dependent on the amount of time spent on the production floor.       

☒Travel (other than driving)

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Minimal     

☒Exposure to moving mechanical parts

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Dependent on the amount of time spent on the production floor.     

☒Noise Level

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Equipment & forklift noise on production floor.

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Dependent on the amount of time spent on the production floor.

Physical Activity/Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, and use hands and fingers.  Also, the employee may be required to lift up to 55lbs. This position requires the employee to be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English. 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disability Assistance
TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com. In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.

EEO Considerations

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