Production Manager - 2nd Shift - Holton Kansas

Company: Johnsonville, LLC
Location: Holton, Kansas
Posted On: 05/14/2024

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!Johnsonville, LLCProduction Manager
2nd Shift Holton, 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 2nd Shift Production Manager, you will be responsible for coaching and developing members and team leaders. You will have responsibility and oversight of Production, Shipping, Sanitation, and Maintenance operations. 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, and building people to develop strategies and tactics that will ensure successful production of the most craveable sausage in the world. Responsibilities: Own the safety, quality, and productivity results in the areas you are focused Develop future leaders and create readiness pathways within and outside the facility Lead continuous improvement initiatives that drive improvements in our four end states, safety, quality, service, and productivity Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to develop budget and strategic plans for the Finished Goods Production Line and Sanitation Department Promote and instill a culture of personal learning and professional development and ensure the successful development of all members within the operation Assess trends within results (safety, quality, productivity, etc.) and work with teams to eliminate the issues Facilitate and drive goal, objective, and project planning with teams that this position is responsible for leading Drive teamwork and collaboration with the Finished Goods, Shipping, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to achieve results Attend meetings related to safety, quality, productivity, projects, continuous improvement, etc.
In conjunction with Team Leaders, lead hiring teams and processes as it relates to new member and new position hiring and onboarding Work with team leaders to manage member performance, reviews, development, and disciplinary issues that occur on the production floor Work with Scheduler and Team Leader(s) on weekly product scheduling for operations area Identify and share best practices across the facility and network Drive both team and personal ownership within the Team Leaders and Members Provide relief leadership coverage for peersEducation: High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor's Degree preferred; experience and business knowledge will be considered in lieu of degree completionExperience: Minimum of 3 years
experience in manufacturing leadership/supervisory role required Experience in the food industry is preferred Experience in Sanitation preferred Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferredSkills and Competencies: Proven ability in developing and coaching others to greater levels of responsibility Demonstrated communication and listening skills Strong interpersonal skills
Experience using continuous improvement methodologies (5S, lean, Six Sigma, etc.) to improve products and processes 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 Proven ability of "widening the circle of engagement and ownership"
Proven ability to motivate others and affect change; drive to achieve results Willing to take calculated risks Learning agilityDate: March 28, 2024Location:
Holton, KSCoach:
Operations CoordinatorMember Status: Full Time, SalariedShift:
2nd Shift; Flexibility with hours typically between 2pm-12amTravel: Minimal travel, up to 5% of your time Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement!About our CompanySince 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 candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/DisabilityJohnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. More...

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