Senior Production Manager

Company: NorthPoint Search Group
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

Our client, a food manufacturer with a location in Kansas City, has an opening for an experienced Senior Production Manager for Second Shift.Responsibilities Include:

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• Leading the operations, materials management, and sanitation teams and activities involved in manufacturing.
  
• Providing overall leadership and direction to direct reports
  
• Implementing strategies to increase efficiency, maintain quality and ensure continuous improvement of production, materials and warehouse processes and procedures.
  
• Creating a work environment reflecting a commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees, sanitation activities, food safety and quality, identifying and supporting the development of internal talent for future opportunities.
  
• Leads direct reports in the attainment of established production standards, goals and objectives including those associated with OEE, yields, productivity, safety, budget, cost control and other key performance indicators
  
• In partnership with the EHS Manager and Plant Management team, participates in scheduled safety meetings to review performance and is a leader in creating and maintain a culture reflective of a commitment to an accident free workplace
  
• Leads the plant in value stream mapping activities to identify areas of improvement.
  
• Creates plans to drive waste out of the operations based on current and future state value stream maps.
  
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental rules, regulations and SEP/Environmental audit requirements.
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, meat science or related field
    
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of management techniques utilized in a lean manufacturing environment
    
  • Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing
    
  • Exceptional leadership qualities preferred
    
  • Sanitation experience
    
  • SAP experience or demonstrated proficiency with a similar ERP.
    
  • Prior application and adherence to food safety and quality programs
    
    For consideration submit resume to ken@northpointsearchgrouo.com
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Keywords: NorthPoint Search Group, Lee's Summit , Senior Production Manager, Executive , Kansas City, Missouri