Production Manager

Company: Oxbow Animal Health
Location: Omaha
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Oxbow Animal Health is a growing manufacturer and global distributor of premium nutritional foods and supplements for small animals. A respected trendsetter in an exciting and growing industry, Oxbow is known for innovative, high-quality products and exceptional customer education and support. We are seeking an experienced manager for our production team. If you're looking for a fun, team-oriented environment where you can make a difference every day, we want to talk to you. Learn more about us at Reports to: - Vice President of Manufacturing Requirements: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred 10 years of manufacturing experience; food manufacturing experience preferred 5 years of experience supervising others in a Lean manufacturing environment Experience, education and/or training in food safety and sanitation Required Skills & Abilities: Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills Ability to analyze data to solve manufacturing and general business problems Effective oral and written communication skills Computer skills (ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) Ability to work with and around hay and hay-based products Purpose / Goal: Ensure the production department operates efficiently and effectively, meeting all quality, safety and food safety standards. Accountabilities: Share the strategic vision and goals for the organization and department to drive awareness, motivation and performance. Exhibit a thorough understanding of all processes, policies, equipment, tools and resources of the production department. Manage the development, maintenance, communication and enforcement of policies and standard operating procedures which support employee safety, food safety and other work standards. Oversee the communication, maintenance, and administration of the Certified Operator program. Monitor the cleanliness of the production area, enforcing all food safety and sanitation policies. Determine production staffing requirements, seeking approval for recommended changes. Oversee the selection and training of qualified production team members. Maintain a temporary labor force sufficient to achieve production goals. Encourage and support supervisors and work center coaches as they train and motivate employees to ensure positive employee performance, engagement and retention. Ensure all production employees understand the Continuous Improvement and problem-solving tools and techniques employed by the department. Encourage all employees to improve every day. Facilitate a daily meeting at the MDI board, update metrics, problem-solve issues, and elevate issues as needed. Organize and lead Kaizen events within the department. Support supervisors by actively participating in daily problem-solving. Oversee schedule attainment in production, assisting supervisors and work center coaches in solving problems and motivating employees to meet or exceed daily performance targets. Seek to resolve issues that are elevated from work center teams. Monitor and control overtime by managing people and schedules in a disciplined manner, working closely with the supply chain team. Oversee employee performance issues and support supervisors' enforcement of policies. Work closely with HR and supervisors to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated, and to ensure feedback and discipline are properly administered and documented. Manage according to Oxbow values, policies and procedures. Communicate regularly with members of other departments, offering clear information, positive feedback, and openness to collaborative problem-solving. Other duties as assigned.

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