Production Manager (2nd Shift)Brightfarms Inc • Macon, Missouri, USA

Production Manager (2nd Shift)

Brightfarms Inc • Macon, Missouri, USA

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

At BrightFarms were on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we dont just want to grow great tasting greens we want them to do good as well : for the planet for the health of people and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools training support and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people they do good for the world.

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight high-tech sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter with less space no pesticides and protected inside so its better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms fresh lettuce options from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits are available in more than 4500 retail stores across the East Coast Midwest and South.

We are looking for a Production Manager on the 2nd shift who sincerely cares about improving the environmental impact of the food supply chain. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about creating a healthier planet. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans. We are looking for someone who values the greater good of the organization and wants to succeed collectively. Candidates should be productive possess a sense of integrity and care about people and clients and be strong team players. Our Macon GA farm is the largest and most advanced greenhouse in the state delivering fresh locally grown leafy greens year-round. Spanning nearly 480000 square feet this facility will produce approximately 6 million pounds of leafy greens annually.

Specifically you will :

Manage greenhouse workforce by achieving greenhouse objectives including hiring firing labor planning workforce organization and labor reporting across all greenhouse departments
Convert plant yield into revenue for operating expenses and for the operation of the facility including :

production (WIP and people) planning and reporting

labor management

balancing inputs

throughput & demand

facilities maintenance

Be accountable for inventory control and managing inbound and outbound shipments of production supplies

Manage labor expenses energy utilization and other operating expenses

Lead efforts to be a LEAN organization and be a guide through kaizen activities to improve system efficiency

Maintain SQF requirements and maintaining a neat orderly and safe greenhouse facility and operation

Train greenhouse employees on all food safety material food safety best practices as well as maintaining monitoring and verifying all food safety logs

Work closely with the General Manager Head Grower and other members of the management team to :

develop and execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms mission

lead BrightFarmers to enable them to execute the strategies to achieve BrightFarms mission

Coordinate supplies with vendors / partners

Track all incoming outgoing and consumption of inventory for work in process (WIP) inventory packaging materials supplies PPE and chemicals

Assist and support the Head Grower in all aspects of the greenhouse management and provide labor and resources to assist as needed

The ideal candidate :

2-4 years of experience in a production environment or related work experience

2-4 years of college

Create documents such as standard operating procedures safety rules label mixing instructions

Fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports

Quickly calculate data andmake adjustmentsas needed

Work in a fast-paced environment

Multitask with accuracy and attention to detail

Capable of maintaining a calm and collected composure during times of disorder speaking to others in a respectful manner and is skilled at productively handling multiple personality types

Supervise all department leads and crew members

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual English and Spanish

Training in Food Safety and Sanitation

Food or agriculture industry experience

Experience building new teams or start-ups

Experience with LEAN tools

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Physical requirements :

Office / Coolers / Warehouse / Greenhouse

Exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter

Often working near moving mechanical parts

Exposure to cleaning chemicals

The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud

Time will be divided between field and office related work

Minimal travel will be required

While performing the duties of this job employees are expected to sometimes use hands to examine produce

Frequently standing walking reaching with hands and arms as well as stooping kneeling crouching and climbing

Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age race color religion or creed national origin or ancestry sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender gender identity physical or mental disability veteran status genetic information ethnicity citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

CCNP,Agency,Facilities Management,Insulation,Lighting,Document Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Production 2Nd Shift • Macon, Missouri, USA