Job Summary: Responsible for the leadership and management of all production areas of the facility to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are processed on-schedule, within quality standards and meet cost objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in planning & directing production activities and establishes production priorities for product in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Responsible for coordination of problem resolution as a result of equipment failure or operating problems. Maintain accurate production records on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis of key production variables. Manage staffing & training for the direct reports with adequate amount of overhead. Communicates regularly with all necessary personnel, both individually and as a group to ensure consistent operation among the shifts. Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and development needs of all necessary personnel. Initiate, coordinate, and carry out all production related projects. Support continuous improvement. Formulate and recommend operations policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Ensure use and inventories of processed chemicals and all other supplies are monitored. Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards. Enforce all safety, health, environmental and food/feed safety policies, and procedures. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times. Perform other duties as assigned.