About Us: Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&Ddriven product development and Bacillus fermentation company. We apply Real Science to a Trusted Process yielding Proven Success for our partners. At MDG we recognize the need for sustainable solutions to the worlds largest problems and we work to solve them as part of our mission to Feed Clean Save the World. As a member of our team your ideas and innovations are integral to who we are. Come grow with us!
Position Summary: The Assistant Production Manager operates under the direction of the Production Manager and is tasked with collaborating with fellow Assistant Production Managers to oversee daily production operations. This includes efficient scheduling while upholding safety and quality standards. The role requires close coordination with other Assistant Production Managers to ensure seamless collaboration across production processes.
Key Responsibilities: Collaborative Production Management:
Work closely with the other Assistant Production Manager to create manufacturing orders and blend formulas ensuring seamless release to production.
Partner together to maintain product quality and ensure all specifications are met.
Coordinate efforts to ensure accurate documentation on all production records.
Jointly lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focusing on cost quality delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate to measure and optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Overall Labor Effectiveness (OLE).
Coordinate employee supervision stepping in as needed to maintain safety quality and productivity.
Work together to monitor employee development providing coaching constructive feedback and discipline as neededto improve performance.
Align on scheduling and leading production meetings with personnel to ensure clear communication and shared objectives.
GMP & HACCP Compliance:
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) including allergen control and housekeeping are maintained at a high level.
Ensure compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols.
Maintain accurate documentation on all records.
Inventory Management:
Collaborate with the Inventory Coordinator to ensure adequate levels of raw materials ingredients and packaging to minimize stock shortages and maintain the Master Production Schedule.
Collaborate with the Inventory Coordinator to manage inventory levels of ingredients packaging strains and finished products with the goal of reducing inventory by 30.
Prepare weekly inventory reports.
Equipment & Maintenance:
Work with maintenance to organize direct and/or conduct equipment repair.
Maintain organized materials equipment and tooling storage areas.
Additional Responsibilities:
Enforce instruct and support continuous improvement activities related to cost quality system and process control requirements (SPC control plans corrective actions).
Handle and protect confidential data with integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Work Environment:
Majority of work is conducted in a fermentation production facility with frequent exposure to wet humid dusty and noisy conditions.
Potential exposure to airborne particles and chemicals used in fermentation production facilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
2 4 year technical degree and/or related field (experience may be considered in lieu of education).
4 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing preferably with some supervisory or management experience.
Deep understanding of mechanical processing.
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions shop orders and shipping papers.
Forklift operation proficiency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Basic math comprehension (decimal fractional and metric)
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