Production Manager

Job Details

Job Ref:R26_0000001981 Location:1389 Hwy 92,

Acworth, GA 30102

Category:Food Production Employment Type:Full time

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Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for leading a team manufacturing dough, meeting quality expectations measured by in-house audits, periodic product sampling & testing, customer feedback and consumer response.  Responsible for all aspects of production and safety operations to allow the Production Facility (QCC) to maintain operations and productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of dough production and sanitation to ensure product quality and consistency.

• Manage and develop a team in an automated food manufacturing and distribution environment.

• Provide demonstrated leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.

• Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John's Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.

• Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with Center and Company goals.

• Lead and participate in major projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.

• Control labor cost through effective planning and scheduling.

• Maintain a high level of productivity through a documented program of on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up.

• Conduct periodic dough sampling and testing

• Maintain productivity standards by providing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Implement ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodology.

• Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.

• Coordinate contingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.

• Provide out of hours contact and support leadership, to resolve unplanned issues and occurrences

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• College education or business management development preferred.

• Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.

• Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required.

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence

• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value

• Financial & Business Acumen

• Communicates Effectively and Candidly

• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions

• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve

• Ability to build and leverage talent

• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise

• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders

• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• College education or business management development preferred.

• Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.

• Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required.

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence

• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value

• Financial & Business Acumen

• Communicates Effectively and Candidly

• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions

• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve

• Ability to build and leverage talent

• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise

• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders

• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
• DO THE RIGHT THING - Integrity, Character and Community
• PEOPLE FIRST - Customer and Team member Focus
• INNOVATE TO WIN - Think Differently and Lead Change
• HAVE FUN - It's Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer's needs first
• RESULTS DRIVEN - Commit to achieving objectives
• INNOVATIVE MINDSET - Open to new ideas and ways of doing business
• STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - Engage in logical and systematic thinking
• COLLABORATION - Work together in the most effective way

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

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