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J&J Snack Foods

Production Manager

Weston, OR

Manages temporary labor agencies. Ensures manufacturing performance and quality goals are met. Administers and maintains policies to ensure physical safety of all property and assets owned by the ...

City of Fresno

Temporary Laborer

Fresno, CA

$16 - $19.75/hr

Temporary employees work no more than 32 hours per week. Because this is a temporary, non-benefited ... One (1) year of continuous, full-time paid general labor or comparable experience. **Comparable ...

Sound Physicians

Staffing Account Manager

Temp Labor Sourcing and Qualifications Review * Liaison for temp labor orientations and clinical shifts to build and maintain hospital staffing schedules * Attending all local and regional calls and ...

City of Fresno, CA

Temporary Laborer

Fresno, CA · On-site

$22.29 - $27.10/hr

Temporary employees work no more than 32 hours per week. Because this is a temporary, non-benefited ... One (1) year of continuous, full-time paid general labor or comparable experience. **Comparable ...

State of Oklahoma

Temporary Laborer

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$15.63/hr

This primarily involves performing routine tasks which consist of manual labor or providing ... Temporary appointment * Must maintain a valid driver's license * Tobacco and Vape free facility

Local Staffing Company

Branch Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$52K/yr

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ASM Global

Guest Services Manager

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

This role oversees a team of Ushers, security personnel, janitorial coordinators, and temporary labor staff. The manager will implement effective service standards, policies, and training programs to ...

ASM Global

Guest Services Manager

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

This role oversees a team of Ushers, security personnel, janitorial coordinators, and temporary labor staff. The manager will implement effective service standards, policies, and training programs to ...

Collabera

Legal Editor - Labor Law

New York, NY · Remote

Our client is looking for temporary Labor and Employment State Specialist contractors to work on resources for our online services. Key Responsibilities: Write, edit, and update state-specific labor ...

AEG

Guest Services Manager

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

This role oversees a team of Ushers, security personnel, janitorial coordinators, and temporary labor staff. The manager will implement effective service standards, policies, and training programs to ...

Sideworx Connect USA

facilities turn arounds

Williston, ND · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Join Our Team for a Temporary Labor-Intensive Opportunity in Williston, ND! We're seeking skilled individuals with certifications in OQ, Confined Space, Fit Test, PEC, Basin One Way, and H2S for a ...

CareerPaths NW

Superintendent

Redmond, WA · On-site

$110K/yr

Coordinate and manage subcontractors, temporary labor, and other field staff. * Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards. * Monitor project quality and resolve issues promptly.

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Production Manager

Production Manager

J&J Snack Foods

Weston, OR

Other

Posted 20 days ago

J&J Snack Foods rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

303rd of 385 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

The Production Manager will manage and support the manufacturing processes.  Assists with equipment selection, design, planning and layout.  Design and implement process flows to accommodate new products.  Ensures production follows appropriate workflow and assembly methods.  Hires, schedules, and trains production staff.  Manages temporary labor agencies.  Ensures manufacturing performance and quality goals are met.  Administers and maintains policies to ensure physical safety of all property and assets owned by the organization.  May communicate with law enforcement on security matters. 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

  • Lead manufacturing process to achieve company goals. 
  • Direct staff of Production Supervisors, Foreman, and hourly employees. 
  • Manage process flow to meet daily customer orders--clearly communicate daily progress with support groups.  Develop contingency plans during breakdowns that will ensure order fulfillment. 
  • Manage raw material usage--establish goals and communicate performance.  Design and implement processes and procedures to continuously improve performance.  
  • Manage all costs associated with manufacturing process -- ensure budgeted standards are correct and are met. 
  • Manage Job Safety Analysis process--ensure that JSA's are reviewed, updated and share with employees. 
  • Manage Food Defense Process-- ensure that FDA Food Protection Plan guidelines are met. 
  • Manage Temporary Staffing Agencies-- establish procedures to control the use of temporary labor from multiple agencies.  Manage the daily usage and reporting of temporary labor hours.  Ensure labor expenditures are accurate and within budget.   
  • Manage and ensure product quality and customer satisfaction -- constantly interact with QA and customers to ensure product meets specification and customer needs are satisfied. 
  • Manage statistical process control--maintain SPC process.  Develop and implement SPC charts for all products.  Utilize statistical analysis to determine process capability and attribute performance. 
  • Implement cost savings projects--submit cost savings projects that reduce the cost of goods manufactured. 
  • Establish new product labor and ingredient usage standards--accurately calculate and communicate labor and material budget standards for all products. 
  • Establish packaging requirements in terms of material composition and size. 
  • Design new process flows to accommodate new product development--utilize experience to develop efficient and cost-effective process flows for new products.  This includes equipment selection and line modifications.   
  • Enforce company policy-- ensure company policies are communicated and enforced. 
  • Enforce employee policy--ensure employee rules are enforced and discipline is carried out fairly and consistently.   
  • Ensure employee Union contract is followed -- interact with Union representation and shop steward in regard to grievances and employee policy. 
  • Communicate and interact with support groups--maintain open and productive lines of communication with all support groups.   
  • Employee is responsible for following (and/or implementing/supporting/maintaining) Good Manufacturing Practice, Food Defense, Food Safety and SQF programs. 
  • Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned by management. 

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