Production Manager - Stock Yards Spokane

Responsibilities:
Effective Production:
? Develops manufacturing strategies consistent with overall business plans to ensure ability to deliver planned business results
? Develops a team and structure that can flex to meet the demands of the business
? Aligns priorities with the direction of the broader organization to meet the demands of needs of the customer
? Manages production and labor scheduling to ensure deadlines and quality specifications are met in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines
? Establishes and maintains cross functional relationships in a matrix, functionalized organization

Compliance:
? Ensures compliance with internal and external guidelines, including, but not limited to USDA, FDA, OSHA, and Food Safety regulations
? Maintains an environment and culture focused on the safety of the team members.
? Manages an operation that meets or exceeds certification levels of external audit standards (GFSI)

Sustainable Operation Improvement:
? Establishes and manages metrics used to define performance
? Guides production and warehousing teams through in-depth analysis and resolution of strategic issues
? Solid understanding of key drivers of operational performance (Six Sigma, lean continuous improvement, etc) and their use in developing strategies for driving efficiency

SUPERVISION
? Production Supervisor and Production Employees
? Warehouse Supervisors and Warehouse Employees

Education & Work Experience
? High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred
? Five years of operations/production management experience required, preferably in a food processing environment.
? General business knowledge in manufacturing, operations, or food processing
? Experience working in a JIT (Just in Time) production environment, is a plus
? Experience using continuous improvement tools, such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
? Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) to all levels of the organization
? Strong leadership skills and the ability to facilitate and manage change
? Strong quantitative and qualitative assessment skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to constructively challenge ideas and assumptions
? Must possess strong interpersonal relationship skills
? Strong computer skills and experience applying these techniques to analyze and measure productivity