Production Manager

The Production Manager develops and implements production standards that will globally improve the efficiency of operations in the production area through effective implementation of service to sales, cost reduction, inventory, safety, GMP, and Quality program procedures.  Directly manages the daily actions of the production area.

• Develops and directs strategies conducive to attaining healthy morale through: Training and development of personnel, Motivation of all workers, and promoting teamwork.
• Communicates with department employees specific and clear objectives that are real and attainable and conclusive to attaining the general objectives of the company.
• Gives timely performance reviews to each employee as to achievements and objectives and changes existing strategies whenever necessary to reach those goals.
• Coordinates efforts with subordinates to reach or exceed established standards of production, such as efficiency, pounds per man-hour, net yield, waste index, overweight and moisture percentages of finished product, and machine downtime.
• Coordinates the different departments in their tasks to provide sales with the necessary products, in a timely manner, in the correct quantities and with the expected quality.
• Develops and/or updates operations procedures.
• Monitors and coordinates the existence of necessary material and packaging material required to manufacture the scheduled products.
• Ensures permanent solutions are implemented for re-occurring problems.
• Communicates across departments and shifts to determine condition of operations and priorities.
• Coaches and Mentors subordinates on required and proactive safety initiatives such as trends, department wide participation, reviews, safety index, goals, and objectives.
• Controls budget through reduction and control of overtime and manages receiving budget within operational procedures.
• Participates with Safety, Sanitation, Quality and new products Committees & actively participates in the HACCP Team, responsible for but not limited to Internal auditing, training, implementation, and corrective actions.
• Partners with Human Resources on strategic planning such as development, coaching, career development, secession planning, and cross training to maintain department efficiencies.
• Ensures all food safety principles, legal requirements, and operational processes have been applied effectively to include education, knowledge, awareness, and application. 
• Other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field required. 6 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment required.  Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. With a minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity in a manufacturing environment required. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Experience in manufacturing management roles with proven track record in leading manufacturing teams to improve continuously the efficiency of production methods and, ultimately, the quality of products.
• Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors).
• Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
• Experience with manufacturing safety concepts, applications, and committees.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Team management/leadership/development skills, including the ability to manage people in an organization matrix and get the best out of them, successful in building and mentoring high performance teams.
• Maturity, self-confidence, and strong communication skills will be critical for this role.
• A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
• Budget preparation and Cost analysis
• SAP & Kronos knowledge preferred.
• Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written (desirable)
• Be able to walk long distances and be on his/her feet for long periods of time.
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours to manage a 3-shift operation required.

Salary Range:  $83,700.00 to $108,700.00 annually plus a $7K Bonus

Full Benefits Packet including Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, 401(k) matching, & Flexible spending accounts, Dependent Care FSA, and Health Care FSA.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.