Production Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: Production Manager Company: Morningstar Location: White Bear Lake, MN Description: The Production Manager provides leadership and direction to the plant in areas of responsibility including administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety and environmental. He/she works with the Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager as the liaison between the Plant and other departments including Sales, Distribution, Corporate, and State and Federal Regulatory Personnel.  Directs the overall activities of the manufacturing facility to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost to meet the customer’s requirements while maintaining established safety and quality standards. Analyzes plant operations and key metrics to ensure that the facility maintains high quality and safety standards to continue to maintain our leadership position in the industry. Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS). Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business. Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company. Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating. Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.  Leads by example with the Dean Foods Code of Ethics. This includes following Company policies, standards and specifications. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Production Manager Company: Ralcorp Holdings Inc. Location: Fridley, MN Description: Oversees, directs, and coordinates the manufacturing process. Responsible for developing and directing supervisors to ensure employee safety, food safety, product quality and production efficiency. Makes recommendations that will impact efficiency, safety, throughput, cost reduction, productivity, schedule compliance and quality. MAIN DUTIES: Oversee and manage operations to produce products that meet quality, cost, volume, service criteria and objectives. Lead a multiple shift production facility of approximately 150 employees by providing leadership and development of supervisory staff and hourly production employees. Assess production capabilities of the department and make recommendations in order to maintain pace with demand. Direct production scheduling on efficient run strategies and adjust schedules as necessary to maintain efficient production and achieve customer service objectives. Support the facility continuous improvement processes. Utilize methods and technology as means of continuous improvement. Provide leadership in the development and execution of food safety and food quality initiatives. Actively participate in all safety related activities, reinforce and create an environment that values and insists on safe work practices. Create an environment for employee participation, empowerment and teamwork. Develop annual budgets for areas of responsibility and operate within specified parameters. Establish clear goals and accountability to direct reports and provide performance feedback. Responsible for facilitation and coaching supervisory staff in individual development plans that align with company goals. Participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives. Responsible for establishing, maintaining and modeling the work performance standards of direct reports. Insure compliance with all company and plant policies and procedures, including collective bargaining agreements. Set crewing standards for efficiency and cost containment. Collaborate with Senior Management team to meet strategic objectives. Other projects as assigned by immediate supervisor. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Management experience in both union and non-union settings preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to effectively manage people. Experience with application of Lean Manufacturing philosophies, TPM, or Six Sigma. Experience working with High Performance work teams a plus. Job Qualifications EDUCATION: BS/BA degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related discipline. EXPERIENCE: 5-7 years of progressive supervisory and managerial experience in a food production or manufacturing environment.

Job Title: Center Production Coord Company: FedEx Location: Minnetonka, MN Description: PROMOTE FROM WITHINAt FedEx Office we value our Team Members and foster an environment career development and internal promotions.  Our Promote from Within atmosphere motivates our team members to be the best they can be and provides for unsurpassed career opportunities.If you are a current FedEx Office Team Member, click here to complete the Internal Application Process.Overview: This team member is required to perform many functions within the center, including, but not limited to, operating a wide variety of equipment, taking customer orders, assisting customers, moving boxes and equipment, operating computers and computerized equipment, writing and filling out forms, sorting and collating papers, handling money, following instructions from supervisors, and communicating effectively with other team members. This team member predominantly manages the production queue and glue table and produces the copying output stages of orders according to customer specifications. This team member also maintains the production area and equipment. Additionally, this team member may drive a motor vehicle, order products from catalogs, learn advanced computer software applications, and perform various administrative functions.Responsibilities: This is a representative list of the general duties the Production Coordinator may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusiveSets up and produces single or multiple copies of printed, typewritten, or other machine-acceptable original material, using photocopy equipment with reduction, enlargement, collating and binding capabilities. Provides key services that include correcting stoppages by making minor adjustments, in accordance with equipment manufacturer's operating guides. Produces single or multi-color documents requiring the merge of covers, text, indices and related items. Operates binding and other auxiliary equipment Performs all phases of equipment set-up, operation and routine maintenance. Maintains equipment and supplies, to include cleaning and repairing. May provide customer service, including anticipating customer needs, suggesting alternatives and problem solving, and is able to satisfy those needs with a minimum amount of supervision May take customer orders, giving pricing information, performs consultative selling to customers, and explains the benefits of digital printing technology to customersPerforms multiple tasks at the same time, using automatic equipment capabilities May pick up and deliver customer orders Collates, sorts and organizes customer orders Produces work in accordance to pre-established priorities of customer projects May operate the Point of Sale terminal (POS), handles money and makes change. Follows copying protocol (copyright law, confidentiality, and careful handling of original documents) Follows instructions of supervisors and assists other team members in performing center functions Perform all other duties as needed or requested Secondary responsibility for coordination of all shipping related services and activities, to include:Provides customer service by determining appropriate shipping methods, informing customers of company products, services, routes, and rates. Ensures quality customer service is given to customers by providing packaging services, as well as offering information about company products and services. Offer assistance to customers by suggesting appropriate shipping methods. Maintains inventory of shipping supplies. Maintains log of all incoming and outgoing parcels, prepares parcels for pickup by delivery drivers, and sorts incoming parcels. Assembles parcels and prepares goods for shipping by wrapping items in insulation, inserting items into shipping containers, weighing packages, and affixing labels to parcels. Must follow instructions of supervisors. Authority is limited as directed by supervisors. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, plus six months to one year of related experience required Good verbal and written communication skills Physical stamina sufficient to stand during entire shift, excluding rest breaks Physical stamina sufficient to move and lift 55 pound boxes Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation, instruction, persuasion, or speaking with others Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a high stress environment, under substantial time pressure Ability to perform the General Duties and Responsibilities set forth above in a consistent and efficient manner Benefits WebsiteJob ID: 2010-44862JobTitle: Center Production Coord