Production Manager, Night Shift - Proliant Dairy Ingredients - St. Johns

Production Manager

Proliant Dairy Ingredients is committed to providing the best dairy ingredient options for enhancing the value and effectiveness of our partners' products. We accomplish this through a keen focus on quality and with people who are confident, competent, caring, creative and committed. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role will provide collaborative leadership, oversee the production, shipping, and maintenance operations to ensure maximum and safe production of high-quality products in accordance with Company goals and objectives, FDA, USDA, and OSHA regulations.

Job Qualifications : Education :

Associate's or bachelor's degree in industrial technology, business, management, or related field preferred. Or a combination of education and experience.

Experience :

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a food processing or non-edible food processing environment required. Experience in the dairy industry, highly preferred. Minimum 2 years' leadership experience required.

Essential Job Duties :

• Coordinates production area workflow with the help of supervisor team.
• Troubleshoots production process including :
• Assists maintenance personnel with repairs on equipment / machinery breakdowns or notifies appropriate personnel to coordinate outside repair services.
• Ensure the flow of production, redirecting production employees to areas of the process needing immediate attention.
• Acts as the Safety Coordinator for the plant and maintains a superior safety program, including conducting regular scheduled safety training, safety committee meetings, and implement improvements to provide a safe working environment.
• Participates in the communication, training, and development of new employees.
• Generates and guides work orders to maintenance personnel for equipment / machinery repairs.
• Documents and understands required data to maintain established production processes.
• Assists in the development and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for leading by example, and holding team members accountable to company standards, policies, and procedures; and in keeping with the Company's values.
• Maintains a clean production area for safe working conditions.
• Communicates and collaborates with the Company's home office as necessary.
• Assists the Plant Manager in the development of the plant budget, forecasting personnel needs, equipment / machinery repairs or purchases, and facility improvements / additions.
• Assists in verifying requirements for OSHA and USDA standards. Responsible for maintaining standards and documenting required paperwork and reports.
• Practices continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.
• Ensures fundamental feed safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve feed safety and quality objectives and to support the development, implementation and maintenance and ongoing improvements of feed safety programs.
• Operates forklifts and non-motorized pallet jacks as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely operations.

Job Requirements :

Basic Physical Requirements :

12 Hour Shifts

Key : Occasional = 0% - 33%

Frequent = 34% - 66%

Continuous = 67% - 100%

N / A = Not Applicable

Standing Frequent

Sitting Occasional

Walking Continuous

Bending / Kneeling / Crouching / Stooping Occasional

Reaching Above Shoulder Frequent

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) Occasional

Working on Heights : Unprotected Heights Occasional

Protected Heights Frequent

Lifting Weights from 0 to 55 Pounds Occasional

Push / Pull / Maneuver Equipment / Products / Materials weighing 0 to 100 Pounds Occasional

Being Around and / or Operating Moving Machinery / Equipment Frequent

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) Occasional

Read / Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment / Machinery Frequent

Hand Movements :

Recording Data Occasional

Operating Office Equipment Occasional

Operating Computer Occasional

Simple Grasping (right and left) Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left) Frequent

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls Occasional

Vision :

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes

Color Definition Required : Yes

Hearing :

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate / Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes

Mobility :

Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.

Office Occasional

Multiple Locations N / A

Plant Continuous

Equipment / Maintenance or Repair Area Continuous

Rough Terrain Occasional

Basic Mental Requirements :

This job requires the mental capabilities to analyze the production processes to develop manufacturing techniques / procedures to attain a quality finished product produced in a timely and efficient manner. Furthermore, the incumbent for this position must have the abilities to solve problems as they arise, strives to improve upon current processes, and excellent communication skills in conveying the production process to plant personnel.

Working Conditions and Exposures :

General manufacturing working conditions exists. Exposures include, but are not limited to chemicals, caustics, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment and machinery. Additionally, the incumbent for this position may be required to stand for an extended period on slippery tile and / or concrete floors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without