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Production manager job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Production managers are in charge of overseeing the overall movement and operations of a company's production floor by ensuring that the different equipment and tools, as well as the manpower, are all working smoothly and efficiently. They create strategies to maximize all the equipment, improve efficiency, manage production, and engage the employees.

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Example production manager requirements on a job description

Production manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in production manager job postings.
Sample production manager requirements
  • Experience in production management
  • Knowledge of production processes and techniques
  • Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
Sample required production manager soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Attention to detail and quality control
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines

Production manager job description example 1

The Kraft Heinz Company production manager job description

T he Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

No matter the brand, we're united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally . Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Job Description

Manages a Large Size / Low Complexity OR Small Size / High Complexity manufacturing facility.
- Assists with the supervision of the planning, organizing and directing of production activities and employee placement/training/development to cost effectively produce a high quality finished product.
- Responsible for coordinating all activities within assigned area of the plant, including manage multiple Production Supervisors.
- Accountable for all financial, safety, quality, and regulatory matters in assigned area of the plant.
- Ensures all food preparation and packaging is compliant to the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety regulations.
- Manages operations to achieve daily efficiencies in keeping with established standards.
- Manage budget of assigned department in accordance with annual productivity improvement targets.
- Prepares departmental costs and variances with regard to productivity, short and long-range planning, labor scheduling, product scheduling, raw materials, packaging supplies, product weights, sanitation and housekeeping.

Location(s) Winchester Plant Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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Production manager job description example 2

Chick-fil-A production manager job description

Howard's Hospitality, LLC d.b.a. Chick-fil-A West Valley, located at 3246 South 5600 West, West Valley, is looking for a Production Manager to join it's leadership team.
Work in a Chick-fil-A Restaurant


A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It's a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business. Here are some of the great benefits of working at Chick-fil-A:


Closed Sundays


All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays so you can have a day off to spend with family and friends.
Work Directly With A Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator
The Owner/Operator is an independent businessperson, responsible for the operation of the restaurant, who invests time in his or her employees, teaching them important business skills for the future.


It's a Great Place to Work


At Chick-fil-A, our Operators consider their team members to be more than just employees, they are a highly valued part of each Chick-fil-A restaurant.


Benefits Include


Medical and Dental Insurance/Life and Disability Insurance/Simple IRA Accounts 3% Match/Paid Vacation - for Full-Time when eligible. Scholarship Opportunities/Free Meals during shift/Team Parties and Outings.


Responsibilities
The Production Manager has the responsibility for directing the daily BOH operations of a quick service restaurant, ensuring compliance with Food Safety and company standards in all areas of operations, including: production, preparation, customer relations, equipment maintenance and repair, inventory management, team member experience, recruiting, financial accountability to food cost and labor, ensuring the highest quality products and services are delivered to our guests and other duties as required.



REQUIREMENTS


18 years or older Leadership Experience Food Safety Expert



ABOUT THE COMPANY


In our kitchens, we focus on fresh and simple ingredients. And we always have. Since the beginning, we've served chicken that is whole breast meat, with no added fillers or hormones, and we bread it by hand in our restaurants. Produce is delivered fresh to our kitchens several times a week. Salads are chopped and prepared fresh throughout the day. Whole lemons are freshly squeezed in our restaurants and combined with pure cane sugar and water (yep, that’s all) to make Chick-fil-A Lemonade®. It may not be the easy way, but it's the only way we know.
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Production manager job description example 3

Avery Dennison production manager job description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Team Manager (Production Manager) to join the Cleveland Films Facility in support of our Coating Operations in Mentor, OH. The successful candidate will be an energetic leader with a proven track record of continuously training, developing, motivating, and coaching team members. The Team Manager will provide front-line leadership and direction for all Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity, Cost Reduction, and People objectives and goals within an assigned area of the facility while meeting internal and external customer needs. As part of our team, this individual will report to the Coating Department manager and operate under general guidance from Plant Leadership to ensure execution of daily operational efficiencies, implementation of key business objectives, and leadership of key people initiatives.
The schedule for the Area Production Manager will be 6 pm to 6 am on a 2-2-3 rotation.

In your role as Coating Team Manager, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:

Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development staff, estimating resource/labor needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Maintain all timekeeping, overtime and vacation records and schedules.

Act as a team role model and change-agent. Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals. Model and promote the Corporation's Code of Business Ethics and Values

Regard safety as a core value: Lead the efforts to create a safety conscious environment; be actively involved in safety initiatives. Lead monthly safety meetings and daily safety huddles. Lead 5S activities, housekeeping, and recycling programs.

Responsible for key operational measures within business unit (service, quality, productivity, cost, safety); able to measure performance of team against performance targets and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Maintain quality control processes to ensure products/services meet quality standards; lead implementation of process improvements. Drive improvement strategies in all key metric areas; manage production flow, staffing schedule and resources to budget and plan.

Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes. Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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