Job Details

Job Title: Director of Production

Location: On Site - Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Skills: Manufacturing, Mechanical, Data Analytics, cGMP, Operations

About the Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within the manufacturing sector. The Director of Production will oversee critical operations, including packaging and manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards such as cGMP, NSF, Halal, and Organic certifications. This role offers a chance to drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop training programs, and manage budgets while leading a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety, product quality, and efficiency align with industry standards and best practices.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for production staff.
• Build and interpret data models to inform decisions and drive process improvements.
• Forecast and minimize back orders and out-of-stock situations, ensuring balanced scheduling.
• Set departmental goals and lead using a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborate across departments to meet internal and external customer service expectations.
• Maintain and oversee state-of-the-art equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Manage operating and capital budgets, including headcount and capital expenditure projects.
• Lead and direct production teams to achieve company goals and ensure high job satisfaction.
• Conduct regular team meetings to keep staff informed of performance and plans.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong proficiency in data analytics and forecasting tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, or Operations.
• 5+ years of experience in management of operations or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for business needs.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Mechanical background and hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Team-building and supervisory experience, including hiring and training employees.
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets.
• Familiarity with UL standards and sanitation processes.
• Knowledge of cGMP, NSF, Halal, and Organic guidelines.