Product Manager
Mission Foods is currently seeking a skilled Product Manager for their Fresno, CA location. The Product Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Flour Department. They will serve as a liaison between upper management and line employees, ensuring that all activities are conducted in compliance with internal and external regulations.
Responsibilities include:
- Familiarity with the quality system requirements of the plant.
- Ensuring that all activities of the process are conducted within the specifications.
- Verifying and controlling that Flour/Corn production KPIs (Yield, Waste, Overweight, Efficiency, Labor, etc.) are within or better than budget.
- Serving as a liaison between management and line employees.
- Ensuring that all duties are performed following GMPs.
- Communicating production schedules to the Supervisors/Leads.
- Reporting any discrepancies in the documentation (work instructions, charts, forms, etc.)
- Revising training needs and training for the Supervisors and employees in different areas, and keeping records (AIB, training, Safety, etc.)
- Responsible for Department safety.
- Resolving process problems.
- Performing safety and sanitation inspections and keeping records.
- Resolving problems between employees and documenting any disciplinary actions.
- Promoting teamwork within his/her department and with other departments.
- Setting specific goals to improve the department.
- All duties as assigned.
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in manufacturing management, Engineering, Business, or related field required. 5 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity in a manufacturing environment is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Experience in manufacturing management roles with a 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.
- Maturity, self-confidence, and effective communication skills.
- A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment.
- Budget preparation and Cost analysis
- SAP & Kronos knowledge preferred.
- Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written.
- Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
- Ability to work flexible hours to manage a 3-shift operation required.
Salary Range: $92,500.00 - $96,000.00 plus $7,000.00 annual Bonus
Our Full Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Paid, shoe allowances, Vacation Pay and 7 Paid Holidays.