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Premium Waters Inc

Manager, Production

Premium Waters Inc, Riverside, Missouri, United States

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Job Specifications Education - Bachelor’s Degree required Job Related Experience - 5 years equivalent experience Supervision Given - Production Supervisors, Production Operators Supervision Received - Plant Manager

Job Summary: The Production Manager will be responsible for developing and leading a team of supervisors to obtain plant objectives in regard to safety, quality, training, productivity and cost containment with the plant. The shift operations currently include 4 production lines and related maintenance activities. The Production Manager will monitor the performance, compliance with operational procedures, and other parameters associated with the Production operations; developing workable solutions to issues and provides leadership to drive resolutions to a complete implementation as well as providing measurable follow-ups to assure results. This position is an integral part of the local management team.

Essential Job Duties: Responsible for providing a framework for a safe working environment and insuring compliance with all safety rules. Responsible for coordinating the maintaining of high levels of quality in production to meet internal and external customer requirements and insuring compliance with standards. Responsible for providing and executing detailed plans to maintain production levels to meet established production schedules. Responsible for developing the skills of subordinates Recruit and source for vacancies to include working with supervisors to profile positions, recommend an appropriate recruiting strategy, and advise them on hiring and compensation decisions. Ensures all safety compliance and policies are met in the production area. Leadership development Makes contributions as a member of the Premium Waters management team to improve the organization and its image in any way possible. Supervises, directs and motivates the efforts of personnel in the Production area of responsibility. Good business acumen – ability to understand financial information so it can be dissected down to all parts of the organization. Responsible for annual budget of Production department.

Required Qualifications: Must have 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience with a beverage, food or liquid consumer products manufacturer is a plus. Must be experienced with GMP’s, sanitation standards and FDA requirements. Knowledge of several lines of equipment, e.g., debagging tray packaging systems, fillers, labelers, depalletizers, palletizers and conveyors. Minimum of 3 years of a proven successful tack record of visualizing and managing groups of teams to establish and achieve production, safety, and quality objectives, in a high paced manufacturing environment. Flexible hours to manage multiple shifts. Excellent organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree required. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Must possess the skills necessary for other potential roles within the company as it grows Previous supervisory experience. Strong Facilitation skills. Exceptional communication skills – oral and written.

Non-Essential Job Duties: Performs related work as required. In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting - Approximately 80% of the time. Standing - Approximately 10% of the time. Walking - Approximately 10% of the time. Bending/stooping - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Pushing/Pulling - Frequently Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs. - Frequently Verbal communication - Constantly Written communication - Constantly Hearing normal conversation - Frequently Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently

Food Safety: General HACCP/SQF Good Manufacturing Practices Pre-requisite program

Security Chemicals Cleaning and Sanitation

Associated Standard Operating Procedures