Production Manager

The Production Manager position exists to support staff members in the Production Department to safely and efficiently produce safe and high-quality food products for Land O’Lakes customers. This role will primarily assess the efficiency of plant processes and production staffing. The role will be expected to provide unity and accountability to production targets, while developing staff members.

Responsibilities:

The following are some of the duties expected of the position. The list is not exclusive, and other duties may be assigned according to business needs.

• Lead 5 Production Supervisors in the same direction to achieve Plant goals

• Report to the Operations Manager and provide regular updates on production performance, staffing, and any issues that may impact plant operations.

• Support Production staff members to ensure they have the tools and knowledge needed to do their jobs

• Develop staff members to upskill the Plant’s workforce and support the team’s career goals

• Develop training plans to add depth to staffing bench strength

• Support staff in troubleshooting equipment and process failures to avoid future recurrences

• Lead by example when applying all Safety, Food Safety, and Human Resources policies.

• Enforce compliance to all Safety, Food Safety, and Human Resources policies.

• Encourage the safe operations of the Production operations

• Identify opportunities across the Production operations that drive efficiency and cost improvement

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement new products and processes

• Work with maintenance to prioritize mechanical repairs to support stable operations

• Develop production schedule and plans to prioritize milk balancing activities at the plant and meet production demands

• Monitor and deliver Key Performance Indicators for Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Output, Cost, and Morale

• Ensure that all team members feel valued and supported.

• Partner with HR on staffing, employee relations, and performance management.

Required Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft applications

• 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience or related experience in a food manufacturing facility

• Experience leading teams in fast-paced operations environments

• Must be able to multi-task and change tasks based on business needs daily

• Must be able to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to learn and implement new processes and products

• Good time management and organization skills

• Detail oriented

• Desire to learn and grow within the business

• Strong troubleshooting skills in a mechanical environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, technical, or related field

• Lean Six Sigma training or experience

Hours:

Working hours will flex as needed but will primarily be on days to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and access support needs for the department. It is expected that this role will engage with routinely engage with all four crews to properly support subordinate leaders and plant staff.

Salary: $91,120 - $136,680

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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