Production Manager

Joining King's Hawaiian makes you part of our ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Ourohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you're excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

Working under general supervision, the Production Manager will lead and elevate King's Hawaiian's bread and rolls manufacturing operations, driving strategic growth and operational excellence. This role encompasses inspiring change and managing daily operations with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement. Employees in this position may interact with their leader daily to receive guidance and feedback. Most non-routine activities may require their leader's advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently. The ideal candidate will embody our core values of Dignity, Excellence, and Telling It Like It Is, while fostering the Aloha Spirit, demonstrating a dynamic, results-driven approach to leadership, and an entrepreneurial spirit to help bring the joy of King's Hawaiian to tables around the world.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive operational efficiency, product quality, and team engagement through strategic leadership.

• Champion safety and quality, adhering to King's Hawaiian standards and regulatory requirements, including OHSA, GMP and SQF. Embrace continuous improvement by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and fostering an environment of innovation and proactive problem-solving.

• Manage production budgets and financial metrics, employing a strategic approach to cost management. Utilize technology and data analysis, including SAP S/4HANA and RedZone Productivity Suite, to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with R&D to align production capabilities with new product innovations, ensuring seamless integration into operations.

• Optimize supply chain processes, from working with the warehouse and supply chain departments from inventory management to raw material procurement, enhancing cost-effectiveness and minimizing disruptions.

• Work in partnership with the Quality Assurance team to uphold and exceed product standards, focusing on delivering brand promise.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

• Lead the adoption of new technologies and digital tools to boost production efficiency and analytics capabilities, recommending strategic technology investments.

• Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions, leading crisis management efforts to minimize production impact.

• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous operational improvement.

• Act as a key member of the operations leadership team, engaging in strategic planning and cross-departmental collaboration to achieve company-wide objectives and initiatives.

• Cultivate leadership and foster professional growth among team members by setting clear performance goals, facilitating individual development plans, and enhancing team capabilities to strengthen organizational depth at King's Hawaiian.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Required- Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or equivalent relevant experience

• Preferred- Engineering or Operations Management focus

• Required- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturing

• Preferred- Experience and/or working knowledge of Continuous Improvements (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma)

• Preferred- Working knowledge of Autonomous Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance

• Required- Minimum 5 years of experience directly leading salaried and/or hourly team members

• Required- Proficiency with all MS Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE)

• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA

• Proficient knowledge of Continuous Improvements, Total Productive Maintenance, particularly Autonomous Maintenance

• Developing knowledge of SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud

• Proficient with RedZone Productivity Suite or comparable Manufacturing Analytics platform

• Proficient with Excel and/or Tableau for dashboard building

• Strong verbal and written communication skills - ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance from co-worker and/or mechanic devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee will be handling items that may be very hot. Noise level is usually moderate. Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and Holidays.

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.