One of our manufacturing clients in Windsor-Essex region is looking for a Production Manager for their facility.
Pay - $100k-$110k / year
Key Responsibilities :
- Production Oversight : Plan, organize, and manage production activities to meet output and quality targets.
- Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor production staff, encouraging a positive work environment that promotes safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Quality Assurance : Work closely with quality assurance teams to ensure all food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP) are maintained and complied with throughout production.
- Scheduling & Planning : Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring optimal use of resources and minimal downtime.
- Inventory Management : Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
- Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Compliance : Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as industry-specific food production standards.
- Cost Control : Manage and optimize production costs to stay within budget while maintaining quality.
- Reporting : Prepare regular reports on production performance, including output, quality, and efficiency metrics.
Requirements :
Education : Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.Experience : Minimum 5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role in the food industry.Skills : Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and other food safety regulations.Technical Skills : Proficiency in production management software, with knowledge of ERP or MRP systems preferred.Communication : Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.