Production Manager - Stock Yards Orlando

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THE STOCK YARDS STORY
Weve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

Develops and implements strategies to direct the manufacturing and warehousing teams in achieving efficiency, quality, and safety as well as, productivity through maintaining a data driven culture of continuous improvement. Ensures production of quality products at the lowest unit cost and manages staff to ensure the integrity, USDA / FDA regulatory compliance, sanitation, shipping receiving and inventory control.

Responsibilities:
Effective Production:
Develops manufacturing strategies consistent with overall business plans to ensure ability to deliver planned business results
Develops a team and structure that can flex to meet the demands of the business
Aligns priorities with the direction of the broader organization to meet the demands of needs of the customer
Manages production and labor scheduling to ensure deadlines and quality specifications are met in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines
Establishes and maintains cross functional relationships in a matrix, functionalized organization

Compliance:
Ensures compliance with internal and external guidelines, including, but not limited to USDA, FDA, OSHA, and Food Safety regulations
Maintains an environment and culture focused on the safety of the team members.
Manages an operation that meets or exceeds certification levels of external audit standards (GFSI)

Sustainable Operation Improvement:
Establishes and manages metrics used to define performance
Guides production and warehousing teams through in-depth analysis and resolution of strategic issues
Solid understanding of key drivers of operational performance (Six Sigma, lean continuous improvement, etc) and their use in developing strategies for driving efficiency

SUPERVISION
Production Supervisor and Production Employees
Warehouse Supervisors and Warehouse Employees

Education & Work Experience
High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred
Five years of operations/production management experience required, preferably in a food processing environment.
General business knowledge in manufacturing, operations, or food processing
Experience working in a JIT (Just in Time) production environment, is a plus
Experience using continuous improvement tools, such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) to all levels of the organization
Strong leadership skills and the ability to facilitate and manage change
Strong quantitative and qualitative assessment skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to constructively challenge ideas and assumptions
Must possess strong interpersonal relationship skills
Strong computer skills and experience applying these techniques to analyze and measure productivity

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus up to 15% of base salary.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$75,000 - $125,000

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