PM Production Manager, FL - Pero Family Farms Company : Job Details

Description

Title: PM Production Manager

Reports to: Director of Warehouse and Distribution

Location: Delray Beach, FL

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America's families for over a century. Our family's passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the overall success of the team and department with the day-to-day emphasis on production scheduling, order fulfillment, personnel training, succession planning, job descriptions, system inputs and accuracy, lot number and load list priority management, shrink management, yield optimization, OSHA safety compliance. Exhibits strong communication leadership working with other packing facilities between supply, logistics, and sales.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce all company policies and procedures
• Prepare all paperwork required in a neat, legible and timely manner
• Maintain an efficient and productive line of cooperation and communication with other departments and support group
• Organize and update operating procedures in an on-going basis
• Maintain a high level of morale in all areas of production by responding to employee needs, recognizing achievement and providing on-going training programs.
• Meet and maintain all related company objectives and efficiency standards.
• Pounds, cases per man hour
• Yield
• Safety
• Sanitation
• Quality
• Product specification
• Overtime
• Train an assistant to assume all related duties on days off, illness, vacation, or out of plant workdays.
• Responsible for:
• Hiring new employees.
• Disciplinary procedures.
• Performance reviews and pay increases.
• Assure that products produced are produced efficiently while maintaining the standards of quality set by the company.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Frequently to constantly standing, walking
• Occasionally to frequently bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling climbing
• Occasionally carrying products 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally to frequently repetitive hand motions (i.e.,writing)
• High degree of pressure to meet production schedules
• Constant exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers, etc.
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine etc.
• Constant exposures to varying degree of temperature 45 degrees or less.
• Flexibility with schedule is needed, nights are required as a PM shift; weekends and holidays
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Fresh Foods/CPG Experience
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Industry Experience
• 2+ years Operations Experience
• Basic skill in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Leadership qualities (positively affect/influence others/delegate responsibility)
• Excellent verbal, written, and general communication skills
• Possession of key competencies, including conflict management, business negotiation, organization and decision-making

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.