Production Manager - Sauk

• Provide direct oversight of Production Supervisors on all three shifts. Assign work, approve timecards, evaluate work performance, issue corrective discipline, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Observe floor-level Production activities on a daily basis and maintain weekly face-to-face interactions with Production personnel on all three shifts. 
• Set daily priorities for Production projects, monitor labor demand, and control department overtime.
• Personally deliver management updates and periodic training to all Production employees.
• Lead department hiring, retention, and performance initiatives in collaboration with Human Resources and Production Supervision.
• Support company quality and food safety initiatives. 
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) of manufacturing operations. 
• Determine root causes and assign preventive actions in response to quality incidents and safety accidents. 
• Participate in facility tours, risk assessments, and special projects.
• Ensure and contribute to adequate training for production operators.
• Ensure staff adhere to best practices and standardized work. Ensure department compliance with all SOPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to assess individual and group performance relative to company goals.
• Promote a team-oriented environment. 
• Follows all CPI safety and cGMP policies and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Experience may be substituted.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience in manufacturing operations required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and utilizing common Lean Manufacturing tools is preferred.
• Experience with plant safety programs, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is preferred.

Competitive Benefits:

• Friendly work environment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth 401(k) contribution options with company matching up to 5%
• Generous Paid-time Off - Accrue up to 17 days of PTO within the 1st year.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program