Production Manager Ready to Drink

JOB TITLE:                           Production Manager – Plant 3 
(Ready to Drink - RTD)

DEPARTMENT:                    Operations

REPORTS TO:                      Manager of Operations

CAREER LEVEL:                  Exempt-141

Responsibilities:

The principal purpose of this position is to manage and maintain Plant 3 and achieve all production, quality, sanitation, people and food safety goals in the Ready to Drink (RTD) department. 

• Oversee and direct all Plant and RTD production and sanitation operations 
• Manage, train, and evaluate all designated managers
• Communicate and coordinate daily activities with cross-functional teams 
• Implement, lead, and help enforce strong and defined safety, quality, and production practices which may include working with suppliers and customers to initiate improvements. 
• Enforce CFI policies, perform corrective action when necessary and complete employee evaluations
• Assist and coach the plant personnel in developing and maintaining general requirements
• Meet all assigned KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Champion and drive company production systems. Leverage production systems to achieve all KPIs.
• Exhibit leadership qualities in the company and community prompted through the employee handbook guidelines, management training and direction.
• Assist in all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

1.   Education and /or Experience: Minimum of five to seven years of experience in a management position. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

2.   Language Skills: Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills. Negotiation and presentation skills preferred.

3.   Computer Skills: Knowledge or ability to quickly learn all job relevant internal operating systems including Microsoft Office Suite and internal programs.   

4.   Impactful leadership: Leading Teams to meet or exceed targets, resolving conflicts, and managing complex projects effectively.  Proven critical thinking, decision-making and persuasive skills. 

5.   Better Processing Control School (BPCS) School certified or ability to obtain certification within designated timeframe. 

6. Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.

7. Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Location and Shift:

• Plant 3 RTD 1st Shift (oversees all shifts including weekends so must be able to work a flexible schedule),
• This position works in varying conditions including working outside occasionally in the cold and in the department where it may be warm regularly.

century Foods International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.