Production Manager - (Sumter, SC)

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will manage and direct supervision of our further processing production operations. This position will ensure production meets objectives at a designed quality level consistent with the lowest cost while maintaining a safe work environment. BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: * Managing the further processing production operations of the plant. * Coordinating the production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, shipping and receiving areas. * Monitoring performance of each department to meet production efficiency, yield and quality goals. * Setting objectives and reviewing shifts performance versus objectives. * Encouraging subordinates to find ways to reduce cost. * Ensuring sanitation meets USDA standards. * Coordinating production and sanitation maintenance to meet daily needs. * Analyzing equipment on a daily basis and reviewing with maintenance superintendent. * Providing a clear sense of direction for supervisors to work toward and encourage teamwork to achieve goals.