Production Manager

Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Production Manager.

The Production Manager will execute the production plan made by the Director of Operations and supervise the team supervisors, line leads, and hourly associates throughout the shift.

In this role, you will manage the plating and production scheduling and labor strategy in the production (packing) area.

Work with the Director of Operations and HR Manager to properly execute all company policies, rules, progressive discipline, and performance reviews.

You will oversee multiple activities simultaneously such as employee safety, product quality, food safety, inventory, etc. and take ownership of the output of supervisors, leads and associates working on your team.

You will also be responsible for training and developing your team, as well as coaching employees to perform at their best.

You must be able to strategically implement best practices and CI principles, and work closely with other functions within the facility such as R&D, Safety, HR, Kitchen, Logistics, etc., to execute plant-wide initiatives.

You will...

• Execute final Production Scheduling.
• Ensure product quality of the department.
• Manage site and shift supervisors in Plating/Production at Burr Ridge
• Set direction for supervisors, leads and associate’s talent development
• Be a liaison to kitchen, R&D and HR to appropriately schedule, plan and staff all production shifts, and execute company initiatives.
• Be responsible for production area continuous improvement initiatives and direction.
• Cover gaps in supervisor attendance and leadership needs.
• Provide coaching and development to shift hourly associates.
• Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.
• Work with supervisors to resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Work to continuously improve processes.
• Manage performance measures and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders in other departments during the shift.
• Submit necessary reports and required paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Provide strategic direction to support supervisors and leads in planning daily shift meetings and safety meetings with employees.