Production Manager (Dairy/Food & Bev)
Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: High Point
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
PET--Dairy--is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America
(DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500
family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the
wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved
ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including
cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more,
under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints
touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're
passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people
everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.----At--PET
Dairy--we are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy
products.--By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a
difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our
neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our
company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the
goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join
us!--------PET Dairy--has an opening for a--Production
Manager.--Manage production activities to ensure efficient and
profitable operations. Provide work direction and supervision to
production supervisors and employees within the guidelines of
standard work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and
employment policies. Oversee the daily management of various
departments ensuring that all company, regulatory, safety, and
quality requirements and initiatives are understood and followed by
both supervision and production employees. Assist in the
formulation of plant objectives, policies and plans. Resolve issues
in a timely manner. Direct personnel activities, such as
recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary
adjustments using independent judgment within the framework of
established human resources policies and practices.--Manage daily
operational activities of supervisors and production staff to
ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the
lowest possible cost to meet the customer's requirements while
maintaining established safety and quality standards.Analyze
operations and key metrics to ensure that the facility maintains
high quality and safety standards; proactively look for ways to
increase operational efficiency and contain costs.Ensure that
Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all
operational activities.Report deficiencies to plant leadership;
identify and resolve operational issues.Assist in development and
implementation of safety programs.Ensure that all regulations and
company policies are understood and followed by supervisors and
production employees; advise them of correct interpretation when
necessary.Conduct meetings with department management to
communicate essential policies, plans, or problems affecting
operations, employee relations, and general company
information.Maintain preparation for and participate in plant
inspections by authorized agencies utilizing appropriate
staff.Monitor inventory levels for supplies and equipment and
initiate or approve purchases as appropriate.Prepare reports and
records for management review.Manage assigned employees, including
recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and
performance management. Understand and effectively apply work
rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment
policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly.Work with
Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee
grievances.Actively communicate with employees through shift
meetings and informal methods. Maintain and promote positive
employee relations in work environment.Maintain safe working
conditions for employees and compliance with all company, state and
federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.Follow all
DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner
consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and
sanitation requirements.The requirements herein are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work performed by
employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties,
and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as
required.----BENEFITS:Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st--of the
month after start date401(k) with company contribution - 100%
vested at day one of eligibilityCompetitive payPaid vacation and
holidaysCareer growth opportunities - we promote from
within!Comprehensive healthcare benefitsService recognition and
employee rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursementWork
for dairy farm families--
Keywords: Dairy Farmers of America, High Point , Production Manager (Dairy/Food & Bev), Professions , High Point, North Carolina
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