Production Manager

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com . Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Execution Manage production planning and ensure effective execution of the production plan. Create and maintain master data in ERP, including routings and cost roll-ups. Monitor plant efficiency metrics and ensure timely reporting. Ensure optimum utilisation of materials, machinery, and manpower. Adapt production plans based on changing business requirements and resource availability. Allocate resources effectively, including machinery and manpower. Minimise inventory losses by reducing in-process losses and stock variances. Lead continuous improvement initiatives at the shop-floor level. 2. Plant Operations & Warehouse Management Manage warehouse operations and ensure effective reporting. Ensure smooth coordination with cross-functional departments to support uninterrupted plant operations. Coordinate effectively with Plant Maintenance to maximise equipment uptime. Manage outbound logistics, including contracting, monitoring, and reporting. Ensure adherence to defined operational processes and standards. 3. Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Implement Health & Safety policies and procedures across the plant. Ensure compliance with environmental policies and procedures. Execute policies, programs, and procedures to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with defined quality parameters. 4. People & Manpower Management Manage talent development for plant employees, including training, work allocation, performance appraisal, and employee development. Address employee grievances and resolve workplace issues. Manage manpower contractors, including staffing, contracting, legal compliance, attendance, and reporting. Ensure effective manpower utilisation in line with operational requirements. 5. Stakeholder & Cross-functional Coordination Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth plant operations. Coordinate with external manpower contractors, logistics service providers, and ERP support teams. Demonstrate flexibility in managing uncertain operating environments, including changing customer requirements, raw material availability, and manpower constraints. Proactively revise production plans in response to changing business and resource requirements. Reporting Structure & Key Interfaces Internal Stakeholders Reports to: Plant Manager Directly Supervises: Production Executives…