Production Manager

Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world’s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy — from plants. We’re building a rockstar team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to saving our planet. 

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Job Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for leading all production operations in the Oakland manufacturing plant, reporting directly to the Director of Oakland. This leadership position will be responsible for the production management team and all production operations on each shift.

Essential Job Functions:

Operational Excellence:

● Plan, organize, and oversee production schedules to meet tight deadlines

● Optimize processes, minimize waste, and ensure products meet the highest quality standards

Team Leadership:

● Guide, mentor, and inspire production staff, creating a collaborative and safety-rst culture

● Conduct evaluations, provide training, and empower your team for success

● Successfully motivated and developed a high-performing production team to meet targets

● Facilitated effective communication between different levels of production staff

● Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify strengths and areas for development

● Implemented employee development plans to address performance gaps

● Provided constructive feedback and coaching to employees to enhance their skills

● Proactively addressed and resolved workplace issues and conflicts between team members

● Facilitated open communication to prevent future conflicts

Quality and Process Improvement:

● Implement robust quality assurance practices to deliver superior results

● Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles. 

Safety and Compliance:

● Promote workplace safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards.

● Conduct safety training and audits to maintain a secure working environment.

Inventory and Resource Management:

● Monitor raw material inventory and coordinate with supply chain teams to prevent delays.

● Oversee equipment maintenance to ensure peak operational performance.

● Drive an operational performance agenda with a focus on safety, quality, operational standardization and continuous improvement.

● Generate departmental KPIs and achieve the targets agreed upon with the Plant Director. to ensure that performance metrics meet customer and excel (Balanced Scorecard) contractual requirements

● For each department within the Operations organizational structure, the Director of Operations is responsible for strategy, goal setting and KPI-based results.

● Work directly with Quality, Safety, Operational Excellence and Materials Managers to support the production line and its employees.

● Drive accountability for warehouse inventory accuracy. Standardize the receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely processing of ingredients, supplies and finished goods.

● Ensure compliance to all accounting, operational, regulatory and administrative policies and procedures.

● Continuously improve operational workflow by monitoring steps of the process; observing control points and equipment; setting process standards; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

● Provide essential manufacturing data to the Plant Director by generating, analyzing and distilling production performance records and data.

● Lead in the hiring and training of new employees. Work directly with HR to maintain career paths for your employees.

● Work with HR to resolve personnel problems. This often requires investigations, coaching and disciplinary action.

● Set plant-wide standards: develop protocols, train and enforce best-in-class systems, policies, and procedures.

• 8 - 10 years of experience in production or operations management, with 3 - 5 years of people management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience
• Outstanding leadership qualities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comprehensive foundation of manufacturing knowledge
• Experience in implementing and/or building systems for ERP & TPM
• Working Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Organic Handling Procedures, Allergen Control Program, Food Plant Security, Glass and Hard Plastic, Quality related policies, Receiving, Shipping and Storage programs.
• Quick, rational, data analysis skills
• Set the standard for professional behavior and demeanor at all times.
• Set a high bar for responsibility, accountability and follow-up
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Prociency in SAP and Microsoft Oce Suite.
• Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate
• On call nights, weekends and holidays as required

• Masters Degree
• Background in production scheduling or planning

Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will  receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national  origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a  qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law. 

Impossible Foods offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to recruiting@impossiblefoods.com or call 855-877-6365. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email inbox will not be accepted.

If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.