Production Manager PB Leiner USA
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Job Description
Production & Operations Management
- Oversee all manufacturing activities within the gelatin plant to ensure ontime infull delivery aligned with budget and quality targets.
- Lead daily weekly and monthly production planning in coordination with S&OP processes.
- Coordinate planned shutdowns with the maintenance department for preventive/corrective maintenance and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure cost efficiency in the use of raw materials consumables chemicals MRO items and energy.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives to improve production efficiency.
- Submit manufacturing KPI reports to senior management.
- Provide input on S&OP planning energy procurement and raw material inventory planning.
- Prepare and manage CAPEX proposals related to manufacturing.
- Manage the production budget including both volume and cost control.
- Support trials and process development projects aimed at improving product quality efficiency or innovation.
Innovation & Optimization
- Advise on and implement process improvements and new technology introductions to enhance production performance and profitability.
- Initiate and promote costsaving and efficiencyenhancing projects.
- Provide technical input on improvement project specifications.
- Collaborate with Project and Process Development teams on largescale initiatives.
- Advise the Maintenance Manager on improvement projects.
- Contribute to investment planning and evaluation.
Safety Health Environment & Quality (SHEQ)
- Ensure compliance with food safety GMP ISO and HSE standards across production activities.
- Develop a safe working environment through effective procedures technical improvements and training.
- Maintain traceability of raw materials and consumables in gelatin batches.
- Support the HACCP team and promote continuous improvement of the HACCP system.
- Provide guidance on SHEQ strategy policy and food safety matters.
Utilities: Water Wastewater & OffSite Services
- Oversee water collection treatment wastewater processing and effluent disposal to meet regulatory standards.
- Ensure reliable delivery of offsite services supporting gelatin and collagen production.
- Manage operations to minimize equipment downtime.
- Control the budget for water treatment wastewater and offsite services.
- Ensure timely completion of regulatory inspections and maintenance shutdowns.
People Management
- Develop and lead a highperforming motivated manufacturing team aligned with production goals.
- Support recruitment onboarding and general training in collaboration with HR.
- Ensure rolespecific training performance evaluation motivation and discipline within the team.
- Foster collaboration with union representatives and maintain constructive labor relations.
- Promote a teamoriented culture focused on achieving departmental KPIs.
Department Management & Administration
- Develop and monitor the annual manufacturing budget ensuring monthly control and corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain uptodate operational procedures for gelatin production water/wastewater processes and offsite services.
- Submit operational performance reports to senior leadership.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management preferably in the food or chemical industry
- Proven track record of implementing process improvements and optimizing production efficiency
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and quality control methodologies
- Experience with ERP systems and production management software
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Indepth understanding of food safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Willingness to work onsite in Davenport United States
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
PB Leiner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
