Production Manager Third Shift

ARTHUR SCHUMAN MASTER•Elgin, IL

8d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose: A Production Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations from production to packaging, ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient production. Key responsibilities include managing staff, optimizing yields, controlling costs (labor/materials), and enforcing sanitation.

Requirements

2 years in a leadership role in manufacturing or factory setting; dairy experience is a plus
High School Diploma minimum.
Strong communication and leadership skills
Good conflict management and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
Ability to lead by example (demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, etc.)
Effectively able to plan and prioritize work
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science, Food Science or related field is a plus

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day production operations in your assigned area including manufacturing, scheduling and processing, ensuring that customer orders are met efficiently
Lead the people and processes for your assigned functional area(s)
Optimize production efficiency, maximize product yield and reduce waste
Effectively utilize labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity
Perform managerial functions including but not limited to: employee training, mentoring, scheduling, performance management, disciplinary action, performance reviews, responding to employee questions and concerns, work direction, ensuring safe work practices.
Analyze manufacturing data to review and respond to reports on yield, trim, labor costs, and operational trends
Responsible for employee attendance occurrences, policy violations, performance related conversations, etc.
Complete department paperwork and data entry
Foster a safe working environment, ensuring that safety is a top priority for you and your team and that safety rules and procedures are followed
Ensure all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are being followed and adhered to
Ensure sanitation duties are being completed to satisfaction and paperwork is being completed in an accurate and timely manner
Orientate and train new employees into the work environment and job duties
Partner with Quality to implement new regulation and compliance measures
Perform work tasks on the floor as needed