We are hiring for our dedicated and growing client in Stoughton, Wisconsin. This Production Manager opening would be in direct work with a newer, and would be responsible for various process improvement tasks. If this role is something you would be interested in, please apply now!

Plant Operational Hours: Monday thru Friday- 1st & 2nd shifts, occasional overtime for production on the weekends.

Expected Hours Worked: 55-60 Hours weekly; with flexibility if needed.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

The company offers flexible scheduling, with the ability to work minimal overtime to ensure a proper work life balance. Additionally, upon hire you will be offered three weeks of PTO, six weeks paid parental leave, competitive health insurance-first of the months after hire, dental/vision-first of the month after hire, life insurance-up to 100K no cost, short/long-term- no cost, 401(k) match up to 5%- enrolled after 60 days, company wide bonuses annually & paid VTO. **Relocation is a potential standing for the right candidate.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the Plant with a focus on employee and food safety.

• Direct and schedule Supervisors and support staff – including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and schedule, performance reviews, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving issues.

• Ensure daily production planning is in accordance with supply chain needs.

• Support quality standards, inventory accuracy and production planning schedules with a focus on reduction/avoidance of failure costs.

• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.

• Collect and analyze data to find places of Continuous Improvement reducing waste and overtime, and trigger corrective actions in a timely manner.

• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

• Responsible for employee development, performance management and staffing with a focus on management by objectives (i.e.: KPIs, Plant Objectives, etc.).

• Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all safety policies, practices and procedures.

Production Manager Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree within organization leadership or business management desired.
• 4+ years of production management experience required.
• Proven work experience in the food or dairy industry is strongly desired.
• Experience with start-up is a requirement; ie: startup of production lines or manufacturing plants are examples of what we are looking for.
• Proven knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources).
• Ability to motivate staff to keep operations running smoothly and meet goals.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.