At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 3,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company! Production ManagerHolton, KS Position Overview Johnsonville has a commitment to become the best company in the world by offering the highest quality products and maintaining a work environment that requires personal growth and superlative performance by each member. As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for coaching and developing members and team leaders. This position is involved in the planning and execution of manufacturing objectives to achieve company/facility goals in four end-states (safety, quality, cost, and service). You will leverage your skills and experience in the areas of leadership, continuous improvement, project management, and building people to develop strategies and tactics that will ensure successful production of the most cravable sausage in the world. You will act as a role model and educator of the Johnsonville Way thus facilitating this as "a way of life" within the Holton facility. Responsibilities
Exemplify and advocate the Johnsonville Way every day
Own the safety, quality, and productivity results in the areas you are focused
Drive continuous improvement efforts that will facilitate the creation of "safety as a way of life" which will lead us towards our goal of 0 IFR year after year
Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to develop budget and strategic plans for the area
Lead efforts to create and sustain readiness pipelines within the operation
In conjunction with Team Leaders, lead hiring teams and processes as it relates to new member and new position hiring and onboarding
Have dual ownership with team leaders on performance, reviews, development, Personal Development Commitments, and disciplinary issues that occur on the production floor
Widen the circle of engagement and ownership with members in the areas of safety, food safety/quality, cost of goods manufactured, customer service, member development and BPTW (Best Place to Work)
Facilitate and lead new product and new technology implementation teams across the facility
Promote and instill a culture of personal learning and professional development that will ensure the successful development of all Members within the business
Coach your area and its Members to deliver continuous improvement in the four organizational end-states (safety, quality, cost, and service)
Facilitate and drive goal and objective planning with teams that this position is responsible for
Enhance partnerships with our raw materials suppliers through creation of feedback mechanisms regarding cost, quality, and delivery and identifying efficiency opportunities as relates to delivery times and the operations
Identify and share best practices across the facility and network
Work with Scheduler and Team Leader(s) on weekly product scheduling for your area of responsibility
To enhance flexibility within our operation, occasionally spend time on other shifts and in other areas within the plant
Education
Bachelor's Degree required
Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership/coaching role with significant involvement in developing members to greater levels of responsibility, required
Experience in the food industry is preferred
Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred
Skills and Competencies
Proven ability in developing and coaching others to greater levels of responsibility
Experience using continuous improvement methodologies (5S, lean, Six Sigma, etc.) to improve products and processes
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in budgeting, capital planning, capacity planning and productivity pipeline projects
Demonstrated communication and listening skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to personal growth
Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
Ability to lead by example and involve others in the decision-making process
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and be flexible
Proven ability to motivate others and affect change; drive to achieve results
Willing to take calculated risks
Learning agility
Date: January 15, 2023 Location: Holton, Kansas Coach: Operations Manager Member Status: Full Time, Salaried About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply: External Candidates: Apply at careers.johnsonville.com #JVLIND #LI-AF1 We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/Disability Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
