Manager - Production

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition - ask your Recruiter for details
  

The Manager - Production is responsible for leading the supervisory and hourly associates in the production department across multiple shifts who are responsible for the daily production of high-quality beverages in a safe and efficient manner by collaborating with different functions within the facility.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the UNITED policies and applicable laws
• Interview, hire, and train associates
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Appraise performance
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Builds positive associate morale
• Directs leadership for bottling/canning lines in the production of scheduled manufacturing quotas through identification and remediation of efficiency issues. Supervises subordinates involved in the same across the production department
• Administers and applies all International Organization for Standardization ISO22000, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Safety, Environmental and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements through the department, ensuring proper documentation and action plan follow-up.
• Facilitates production department staff meetings, generating action plans impacting production department Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Presents departmental metrics and action plans in plant management staff meetings
• Establishes and maintains goals in the areas of quality, waste efficiency and safety for all operations teams
• Actively coaches all team members promoting continuous improvement and overall team development and cross training, including the supervisory level
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver's license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in a manufacturing leadership capacity, preferably in a soft drink.
• Proficient knowledge in the operation of continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment
• Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)/ International Organization for Standardization (ISO) training or certification preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Effective problem solving, communication, time management and problem-solving skills
• Effective ability to manage projects
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) experience

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)