Production Manager - Manufacturing (Engineering)

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SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Production Manager oversees manufacturing for a specific line of products in the Manufacturing Production Department. This involves training and coaching Processing Operators and Packaging Associates, and oversight of department processes to ensure the team is meeting quality and productivity requirements.

THIS SHIFT IS 2 PM - 10 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY

Please note:
This position involves working with plant material, which may include exposure to pollen, allergens, and other plant-related substances.
We recommend that applicants with known plant allergies or sensitivities consult with a healthcare professional before applying for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensures that established standards, including production, 5s, quantity, and quality are met.
Takes direct action to correct deviations and report variances and exceptions.
Ensures that all production operations fully comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Lean Practices
Participates in weekly audits. Ensures corrective actions achieve overall 5S goals.
Effectively plans, monitors, and meets production schedules to ensure production volumes and output are in line with company and sales requirements
Partner with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards
Participates in Lean Daily Management process and leads root cause analysis with teams to improve processes.
Manage and ensure completion of batch records.
Responsible for the department budgets and recommend capital requirements needed for current and future state production.
Facilitates monthly inventory reviews and any adjustments needed for State Regulatory requirements as well as ERP (Acumatica) adjustments.
Evaluate employee training to ensure all employees are trained on GMP, Personal Hygiene, and Manufacturing Standard Work
Evaluates performance and skills of personnel, providing feedback and training where needed, following Curio best practices
Creates and maintains standard work to improve quality and productivity.
Creates Production Plans that outline all equipment and labor resources needed to facilitate quality and timeliness of all manufacturing activities.
Coach, trains, and develops employees using company policies and protocols
Maintains a culture of professionalism and service
Ensures daily compliance with policies including, but not limited to, state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules
Complies with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure
Evaluates and conducts the necessary training for employees and self
Creating, managing, and supporting recognition and communication programs
All other duties as assigned by management