Production Manager Jobs

Job Summary

• Build and support continuous improvement to pursue operational excellence in a high-performance culture.
• Lead the manufacturing of products that meet quality standards and customer demand in a safe environment.
• Provide effective leadership to a team of hourly and professional associates which require appropriate delegation, coaching and involvement of team members in the generation of ideas and decision-making process.

Key duties/responsibilities:

• Visit production lines or areas to check on performance and provide feedback as necessary.
• Maintenance and training of all operational procedures and processes.
• Discuss non-conformance situations and customer complaints with team members and facilitate the development of corrective actions and preventive plans. Monitor trends of implemented actions.
• Lead team activities to achieve goals and key leverage indicators.
• Responsible to comply with all Internal Control requirements in own department and CRI as applicable.
• Prevention of occurrence of nonconformity’s related to product, process, safety and Quality System.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment in accordance to Company GMP and Quality policies and procedures in order to assure the integrity of the product.
• Lead the manufacturing of products according to Company standards and procedures.
• Apply process monitoring controls in area of responsibility.
• Reports for management review, including but not limited to: Manufacturing Process Analysis, Variance justifications, and Re-Works Report.
• Active participation in meetings to reach agreements, evaluate trends, discuss new regulations, etc., including but not limited to: Pre-SOP, SOP, Monthly Quality System Meetings, etc.
• Participate and promote activities with the OE Team that contribute toward continuous improvement (5’s, workplace audit, T Cards, Idea Cards, Big C, Tip Plan, Communication Center, etc.).
• Team compliance with Safety, Environmental and GMP requirements.
• Analyze performance data and trends in order to identify variances using established systems and ad-hoc problem solving.
• Track improvements and trends and captures productivity improvements.

Supervisory Responsibilities and Organization Impact/Influence

• Provide feedback and development to others to support their ability to complete their work responsibilities effectively.
• Complete on time the investigations and reports of direct reports incidents related to occupational accidents, disciplinary actions, unfulfilled procedures or working instructions, corrective actions, etc.
• Provide experiences, recognition, rewards, and resources that are focused on the development and motivation of individuals.
• Ensure direct reports or project team members have clarity about their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure the compliance of Company policies and procedures.
• Hold regular discussions with each direct report to discuss progress toward goals, review and provide performance feedback, review development progress, and acknowledge achievement of objectives.
• Ensure appropriate and needed resources in support of others are available and accessible so desired outcomes can be achieved.
• Manage the progressive corrective action process of direct reports.
• Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

Type of previous work experience required:

Desirable Experience of minimum 3 years in the position or similar function as:

• At least one year handling managerial responsibilities
• Manufacturing related field

Number of years of previous work experience required:

+3 years

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, Food Science. Desirable: MBA /Management

Languages

Fluent English and Spanish

Technical skills and certification

• Finance Skills
• Operational Excellence knowledge with proven practical experience in the use and application of lean principles and tools
• SAP knowledge
• Strong Manufacturing Functional knowledge
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Technically-savvy with good working knowledge of the Company, computer applications and information systems.
• Project Management knowledge

Fundamental/ Personal Skills

• Assertive Communication in all levels or the organization
• Innovation.
• Influence
• Negotiation.
• Team Leadership
• Self-Development.
• Strong Changes Management skills.
• Thrive in Ambiguity: Embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for growth.
• Structured Problem Solving.
• People and Customer oriented.
• Adjustment /Flexibility.

Skills

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP); Lean Manufacturing; HACCP; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); ISO 90001; Production Management; Six Sigma; Ammonia Refrigeration; Microsoft Office; Food Safety and Sanitation; 5s (Inactive); PLC Logic; Quality Control (QC); Change Management; Production Processes; Continuous Improvement (CI)

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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