Production Manager

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Purpose of the role:
The Production Manager is responsible for all facets of day-to-day production within the Herentals facility including adhering to accepted safety, quality, and productivity standards within company policy and approved budgets.

Tasks & responsibilities:

• Plans operations to coordinate with master production schedule and other shifts activities to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in time, cost & effective manner.
• Development & follow up of overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Execution/fulfillment of weekly manufacturing plan.
• Coordinates operations activities with Quality Systems, R&D, Engineering, Customer Service and Planning to improve efficiency and quality.
• Actively participates in the company continuous improvement program (i.e. GPS, kaizen events, GEMBA walks, etc.).
• Actively participate in the Employee safety committee.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements in methods, procedures and processes.
• Ensures that Good Manufacturing Practices and Audit requirements are met.
• Manages production team safety including training material definition, training support and accident investigation.
• Works with Engineering and Maintenance to manage installation and startup of capital projects.
• Closely monitors mixing and packaging operations to ensure that schedule attainment, efficiency, and quality goals are met.
• Supervises directly or through supervisors the production activities to achieve goals.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Is responsible of planning, assigning, and directing work as well as appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Is responsible of interviewing, selecting and hiring new team members as well as onboarding and coordinating new employees training.
• Is responsible along with the training coordinator of designing proper training program for employees.
• Trains employees on operating, safety, and quality procedures.
• Responsible for Talent Management Process for staff including performance reviews, training and counseling.
• Is responsible of addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Is responsible of managing the overtime assignment and utilization supporting production plan and budget goals.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Other technical knowledge about food safety and employee safety is desired.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to calculate and understand business indices.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Make Sound Decisions
• Think Creatively
• Meet Customer Needs
• Manage Execution
• Show Drive and Initiative
• Develop Others
• Promote Teamwork
• Foster Open Communication
• Establish Relationships
• Show Adaptability