Production Manager - Mount Pleasant Texas

Company: Local Bounti
Location: Mount Pleasant, Texas
Posted On: 04/20/2024

Local Bounti is a leading--controlled environment agriculture (CEA)--company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally-grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.--By growing local we help eliminate food waste and provide fresh, high-quality produce. Our--sustainable greenhouse technology--delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in--90% less water consumption and 95% less land use--than conventional agriculture,--no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the--lowest carbon footprint in the industry. We are--committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee s well-being, so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that--enables them to thrive personally and professionally.--We provide an educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employees working over 30 hours a week.Competitive PayIndoor Agriculture EnvironmentA culture focused on Work/Life BalanceHealth, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution ratesHealth Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings AccountGenerous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year10 Company Paid HolidaysImmediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company matchBasic and Voluntary Life / AD&DVoluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverageVoluntary STD/LTDAflacCaregiver SupportTraining and DevelopmentAdoption Assistance ProgramCommuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)MarketPlace Perks at WorkFree Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.
Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected. They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti s success. This shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company.The Production Manager position--will oversee the daily operations of the packing area. Manages the harvesting and packing of plants, coordinates production workers and manages standards for production, harvesting, packing and cooling. Ensures all crop production and packing is on schedule and of high quality. Assist in research and development of new products and techniques. Implement and suggest new processes as warranted. Having a visible presence of approximately 70% on the floor in production areas.If you thrive in a challenging, high performing and fast growing company, then we are ready for you to join our team.Responsibilities:Assists in training, development, and support of employees in order to ensure employees can excel at their roleSupervises, trains, and coaches production team membersCoordinates harvesting/packing activities with Growing Teams members and SalesEstimates and keeps current on a short, mid and long-term basis the packing quantities of the different productsMaintains accurate count of packaging availabilityExplains and demonstrates care-taking techniques to subordinatesMaintain and improve labor ratiosMeet all efficiency objectives for the--facilityStay within yearly Annual department budgetsPlan and organize work of department to minimize unplanned downtime of productionAdministers effective performance evaluations, development plans and disciplinary actions, and mentors employees through formal channels, identifying development needs and counseling on overcoming themReport any unsafe conditionsPerform job in accordance to Industrial and Food Safety regulationsRequirements:Able to accommodate flexible work schedule according to business needsReliable transportation to cover all working hoursAbility to lift or move a minimum 40 poundsAbility and willingness to be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperatures between 35 and 90 degrees, and safely work near moving mechanical parts, and equipmentAbility and willingness to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, smell, etc., as needed to perform essential tasksKnowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPointAvailable to work Holidays, weekend and after hours as neededEducation and Experience:5 - 7 years of supervisory experience working in a packaging industry or greenhouse experience.--High School diploma or GEDTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment. More...

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