Mission Foods is currently seeking a skilled Product Manager for their Fresno, CA location. The Product Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Flour Department. They will serve as a liaison between upper management and line employees, ensuring that all activities are conducted in compliance with internal and external regulations.

• Must be familiar with the quality system requirements of the plant.
• Ensure that all activities of the process are conducted within the specifications.
• Responsible for verifying and controlling that Flour/Corn production KPIs (Yield, Waste, Overweight, Efficiency, Labor, etc.) are within or better than budget. Serve as a liaison between management and line employees.
• Ensure that all duties are performed following GMPs.
• Responsible for communicating the production schedules to the Supervisors/Leads.
• Report any discrepancy in the documentation (work instructions, charts, forms, etc.)
• Responsible of the revision of the training needs and for the training for the Supervisors and employees in the different areas, and to keep records. (AIB, training, Safety, etc.)
• Responsible for Department safety.
• Resolve process problems.
• Perform safety and sanitation inspections and keep records.
• Resolve problems between employees and document any disciplinary actions.
• Promote teamwork within his/her department and with other departments.
• Set specific goals to improve the department.
• All duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
5 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity in a manufacturing environment is required. * Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Experience in manufacturing management roles with a proven track record in leading manufacturing teams to improve continuously the efficiency of production methods and, ultimately, the quality of products.
• Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors) Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
• Experience with manufacturing safety concepts, applications, and committees.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5’s, World Class Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Team management/leadership/development skills, including the ability to manage people in an organization matrix and get the best out of them.
• Maturity, self-confidence, and effective communication skills.
• A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment.
• Budget preparation and Cost analysis
• SAP & Kronos knowledge preferred.
• Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written (desirable)
• Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours to manage a 3-shift operation required.

• Must be familiar with the quality system requirements of the plant.
• Ensure that all activities of the process are conducted within the specifications.
• Responsible for verifying and controlling that Flour/Corn production KPIs (Yield, Waste, Overweight, Efficiency, Labor, etc.) are within or better than budget. Serve as a liaison between management and line employees.
• Ensure that all duties are performed following GMPs.
• Responsible for communicating the production schedules to the Supervisors/Leads.
• Report any discrepancy in the documentation (work instructions, charts, forms, etc.)
• Responsible of the revision of the training needs and for the training for the Supervisors and employees in the different areas, and to keep records. (AIB, training, Safety, etc.)
• Responsible for Department safety.
• Resolve process problems.
• Perform safety and sanitation inspections and keep records.
• Resolve problems between employees and document any disciplinary actions.
• Promote teamwork within his/her department and with other departments.
• Set specific goals to improve the department.
• All duties as assigned