Production Manager
Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Hanover
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our
history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations.
It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.
We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. We
foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and
diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while
setting the highest standards for performance.Here, you will make a
difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative,
and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding
career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make
history with us.What role will you play? How will you make history
with Campbell's? Apply today!General SummaryUnder the direction of
the Plant Manager, the person in the Production Manager position
provides leadership guidance in the production and packaging, while
utilizing all resources (i.e. personnel, raw materials, packaging,
etc.) to ensure the output of high quality product volume in a safe
and efficient volume necessary to meet customer and consumer
demand. He/she delivers schedule attainment and other business
results in the areas of safety, quality, and cost. He/she drives
the continuous improvement process; identifies improvement
opportunities and applies appropriate tools to improve bottom-line
results and enhance the Company's competitive position. He/she
develops the capabilities and competencies of employees through
ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring; promotes employee
engagement, empowerment, and teamwork. He/she ensures full
compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and
regulations, as well as Company policies and standards related to
safety, quality, and workplace conduct. He/she plans and assigns
work, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment,
operating procedures and working conditions.Principal
Accountabilities--- Leads and directs all production operations for
their designated business unit, working effectively through
supervisors/team leaders to accomplish plant KPIs.--- Ensure
effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and
development. Make employment decisions. Resolve employee issues
through problem resolution.--- Implements effective training
programs to develop leadership and technical skills within both the
salaried and hourly workforce. Provides feedback as required and
participates in the creation and use of a development plan for each
direct report.--- Works closely with Safety lead and corporate
Safety resources to maintain a safe work environment for employees.
Effectiveness is measured by achieving defined LTI goals, OSHA
recordable and other defined measures.--- Ensures all quality
standards are maintained and executed within operation. While there
is a quality staff, it is the ultimate responsibility of the
Production Operations Manager to ensure quality products are
produced that meet both regulatory and customer expectations.---
Leads the facility team on a path to achieving standard or better
productivity as defined by throughput, material usage and direct
and indirect labor usage.--- Ensures capital projects make the best
use of company funds, and targets product quality and productivity
improvements. Manages the condition and eventual retirement of all
capital assets.--- Primarily responsible for ensuring that
appropriate engagement and teambuilding with employees is
maintained. Responsible for maintaining a cohesive employee working
environment.--- Champion for developing and maintaining a strong
"Continuous Improvement" culture within Hanover by continually
working to develop a mindset within the leadership and the facility
to seek continuous improvement opportunities; this includes many
intangible activities, as well as tangible support of CI
initiatives, such as Kaizen, problem solving, and loss elimination
events.--- Partners with planning organization to understand and
meet short- and long-term customer service targets--- Evaluates and
implements opportunities to optimize staffing approach, to include
consideration of alternative work schedules to increase employee
engagement while working with HR to maintain a positive employee
relations environment.--- Manage departmental performance measures,
including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to
managers/staff.--- Meets production goals/objectives relative to
schedule attainment, operating efficiencies, yields, labor
utilization, etc.--- Leads all continuous improvement activities
and initiatives for his/her respective operation and is a team
member/resource to the cross-functional Daily Direction Setting
(DDS) Team.--- Develops and implements effective communication
plans to keep direct and indirect reports well-informed regarding
business objectives, results, initiatives, changes, etc. Ensures
that the operation's focus is properly aligned with the larger
plant and corporate goals.--- Proactively manages safety programs
and initiatives; drives a "zero accident, zero lost time"
expectation to the production floor.--- Develops and maintains the
budget and labor schedules for the operation. Tracks actual
performance vs. plan using Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics;
implements corrective action as necessary to ensure that annual
objectives can be achieved.--- Interprets and enforces Company
policies and procedures; holds employees fully accountable for
complying with these standards. Resolves employee relations issues,
questions, and complaints; maintains a positive employee relations
environment.--- Updates senior plant management on business
results, concerns, and needs on an ongoing basis.--- Responsible
for all other duties as assigned.Job Complexity--- Has 24-hour
accountability for the operation; must be available round-the-clock
to provide guidance and direction and address any issues that
impact the production process.--- Responsible for the daily
management of the operation, as well as for strategic planning,
budgeting, enabler identification and execution, capital projects,
etc.--- Must possess the ability to overcome resistance to
organizational change, influence hourly and salaried employees to
embrace it, and lead the change initiative.--- Must be able to
manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize based on
business needs.--- Must develop and maintain rapport with employees
at all levels of the Campbell Snacks organization to drive results.
Must interface effectively with multiple departments/functions in
the plant, as well as Corporate Product Development, Engineering,
etc.--- Must possess the ability to train a diverse group of
salaried and hourly employees, adapting training programs and
presentation style to fit the audience.Minimum Qualifications---
Minimum education required: B.A. degree in Business Administration,
Engineering, or technical field.--- 8+ years of progressively more
responsible manufacturing management experience in a food or CPG
industry, Prior high performance work systems experience highly
desirable.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities--- Cross-functional
operations experience with a proven track record of delivering
successful business results in the areas of schedule attainment,
safety, quality, and cost.--- Previous experience
managing/supervising large groups of employees (i.e., > 50) in a
non-union manufacturing environment.--- Comprehensive knowledge of
OSHA standards, HACCP guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMPs), etc.--- Ongoing passion to identify continuous improvement
opportunities and lead initiatives to deliver bottom-line results.
Must be a change agent.--- Outstanding analytical, problem-solving,
and decision-making skills.--- Previous experience working in a
Lean manufacturing environment employing Six Sigma concepts
preferred.--- Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification
preferred.--- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and
written). Must possess strong training/facilitation skills.---
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software applications (i.e.,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).--- Ability to thrive in a
fast-paced, team environment.--- Possess a "hands on"/lead by
example type personality.--- Drive for results.Working
ConditionsThe working environment includes both office and plant
floor settings. Exposure to industrial noise, forklift traffic,
moving mechanical parts, and temperature extremes occurs in
operating areas of the plant.Compensation and Benefits:The target
base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is
between$72,900-$117,300Individual base pay depends on work location
and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and
relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms
of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental,
401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of
employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more
information about our total rewards package.The Company is
committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and
applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status,
disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by
law.In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected
from discrimination based on certain categories protected by
Federal law. Click here for additional information.
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