Manufacturing Production Manager 2nd Shift

Overview: The main role of the 2nd Shift Production Manager is to ensure that the manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently. This includes monitoring KPI’s, worker productivity, waste and defects, equipment performance, and ensuring that health and safety regulations are met. Production managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of Food production processes.

Essential Job Duties:

·         Oversee the production process from beginning to end.

·         Spends at least 75% of time on the plant floor.

·         Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

·         Monitor and ensure that food is continuously prepared according to recipes to meet quality, flavor, and presentation standards.

·         Ensure that batch quantities prescribed are always adhered to by production staff when preparing food items. Maintain standards while meeting/exceeding cost of goods percentage goals.

·         Understand how to read and interpret a production schedule.

·         Monitor the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.

·         Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to coordinate shift activities.

·         Maintain records for all production departments relative to the quality of the product, including batch records, and records necessary for auditing purposes.

·         Perform regular shift reporting, including downtime tracking, labor usage, yields, and production metrics.

·         Maintain a clean and organized production environment in line with sanitation and food safety standards.

·         Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production team members and shift Supervisors, & Leads to meet daily performance goals.

·         Track competencies of direct reports and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.

·         Working with Plant Manager and Operation shift managers to implement the shift goals & KPIs.

Competencies & Skill Requirements

·         Strong organizational and follow up skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

·         Knowledge of food manufacturing regulations, including GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and SQF.

·         Solid problem-solving skills and sound judgment in decision-making.

·         Knowledge of data analysis and reporting

·         Experience with MS Office and basic ERP or production software tools.

·         Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure or during unexpected events.

·         A hands-on leader who leads by example and demonstrates strong floor presence.

Qualifications & Experience

·         Ability to work second shift hours. Normally from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

·         Minimum 3 -5 years in Management in Manufacturing Operations

·         BS/BA in business administration, manufacturing, or related field preferred

·         Experience in management and development with staff of over 50

·         Experience in a second or third shift operation required.

·         Experience and/or certifications with HAACP or SQF beneficial

·         Bilingual in either Spanish or Swahili a plus

·         Ability to work weekends as needed

Work Environment

·         Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for extended periods of time. 

·         Occasionally required to balance or climb.

·         Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

·         Ability to work in warm, cold, and wet environments