Production Manager - Lotus Bakeries : Job Details

Overview: The Production Manager for Biscoff packaging will oversee operations on five packaging lines running 24/7. This role ensures the safety of employees, maintains product quality, and achieves business targets efficiently. Key Responsibilities:

• Quality and Safety: Ensure packaging facilities, raw ingredients, and finished products meet quality and safety standards.
• Supervision: Manage and coach four supervisors, each overseeing 20+ associates per shift.
• Equipment Management: Ensure all processing equipment and machines in the packaging area are functional.
• Materials and Supplies: Maintain a positive flow of materials and supplies.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Lead daily KPI management.
  • Serve as a backup for the Quality Manager for FSMA and FDA compliance.
• Team Contribution:
  • Contribute to overall plant performance as a member of the leadership team.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend support.
  • Occasionally travel domestically and internationally.

Organization and Supervision of the Production Environment, including its Quality, Condition, and Cleanliness

• Responsible for achieving the production KPIs (quality, safety, volume, efficiency, hygiene)
• Implement work instructions
• Propose and implement improvement actions proactively (continuous improvement)
• Create a culture of continued improvement for product quality and safety (safety first, quality always)
• Ensure the targeted quality of the end products

Act as a Backup for QA/QC

• Ensure compliance with FSMA/FDA regulation
• Ensure compliance with IFS standards
• Perform traceability exercises

Responsible for the training and performance of the production workers

• Cultivate a motivating and supportive culture
• Provide training tools and documentation
• Plan training and learning events in partnership with Human Resources. Provide feedback on the quality and effectiveness of these programs.
• Actively influence the retention of personnel and maintain compliance with plant procedures.
• Take lead role in the selection of new team members (supervisors, line leads, and production workers)
• Oversee and provide guidance for the performance-management activities of your production team (half-year reviews, annual reviews, disciplinary actions, terminations)
• Setting up and execution of a yearly action plan and provide guidance in executing it.

Education (degree):

• Master's degree with specialization in food technology, chemistry, engineering, supply chain, or business
• Bachelor's degree in same domains with relevant experience is acceptable

Specific Knowledge:

• FSMA/FDA requirements
• GFSI-certification requirements
• Basics of mechanical/electrical engineering and utilities

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a production management role (food industry or related)
• Experience with SAP (production, planning) is a plus
• Experience with BRC-GS is a plus

Language:

• English proficiency required, both verbal and written
• Spanish fluency is helpful but not required

Ons aanbod

• De kans om mee te bouwen aan een groeiende, internationale omgeving
• Deel uitmaken van een ambitieus en gedreven team vol talenten
• Veel leer- en groeikansen in de wereld van Category Management
• Nauwe samenwerkingen met verschillende stakeholders in de groep
• Een bedrijfscultuur waar passie, team spirit en open dialoog de belangrijkste drijfveren zijn
• Een aantrekkelijk salarispakket, inclusief extralegale voordelen
• En uiteraard: elke dag koekjes