Production Manager
Company: Local Bounti
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Local Bounti is a leading--controlled environment agriculture
(CEA)--company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen
and deliver the freshest, locally-grown produce in the fewest food
miles possible.Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn
human welfare.--By growing local we help eliminate food waste and
provide fresh, high-quality produce. Our--sustainable greenhouse
technology--delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our
crops, resulting in--90% less water consumption and 95% less land
use--than conventional agriculture,--no need for herbicides or
pesticides, and the--lowest carbon footprint in the industry. We
are--committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee s
well-being, so that our employees feel that they are in a career
environment that--enables them to thrive personally and
professionally.--We provide an educational and safe work
environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within
the company. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards
package to employees working over 30 hours a week.Competitive
PayIndoor Agriculture EnvironmentA culture focused on Work/Life
BalanceHealth, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution
ratesHealth Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings
AccountGenerous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year10 Company
Paid HolidaysImmediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan
with up to 5% company matchBasic and Voluntary Life /
AD&DVoluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverageVoluntary
STD/LTDAflacCaregiver SupportTraining and DevelopmentAdoption
Assistance ProgramCommuter Benefits (includes part-time and
seasonal staff)MarketPlace Perks at WorkFree Employee Assistance
Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally,
socially, and financially.
Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected. They
have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti s success. This
shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company.The
Production Manager position--will oversee the daily operations of
the packing area. Manages the harvesting and packing of plants,
coordinates production workers and manages standards for
production, harvesting, packing and cooling. Ensures all crop
production and packing is on schedule and of high quality. Assist
in research and development of new products and techniques.
Implement and suggest new processes as warranted. Having a visible
presence of approximately 70% on the floor in production areas.If
you thrive in a challenging, high performing and fast growing
company, then we are ready for you to join our
team.Responsibilities:Assists in training, development, and support
of employees in order to ensure employees can excel at their
roleSupervises, trains, and coaches production team
membersCoordinates harvesting/packing activities with Growing Teams
members and SalesEstimates and keeps current on a short, mid and
long-term basis the packing quantities of the different
productsMaintains accurate count of packaging availabilityExplains
and demonstrates care-taking techniques to subordinatesMaintain and
improve labor ratiosMeet all efficiency objectives for
the--facilityStay within yearly Annual department budgetsPlan and
organize work of department to minimize unplanned downtime of
productionAdministers effective performance evaluations,
development plans and disciplinary actions, and mentors employees
through formal channels, identifying development needs and
counseling on overcoming themReport any unsafe conditionsPerform
job in accordance to Industrial and Food Safety
regulationsRequirements:Able to accommodate flexible work schedule
according to business needsReliable transportation to cover all
working hoursAbility to lift or move a minimum 40 poundsAbility and
willingness to be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, temperatures between 35 and 90 degrees, and safely work
near moving mechanical parts, and equipmentAbility and willingness
to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste,
smell, etc., as needed to perform essential tasksKnowledge of MS
Word, Excel and PowerPointAvailable to work Holidays, weekend and
after hours as neededEducation and Experience:5 - 7 years of
supervisory experience working in a packaging industry or
greenhouse experience.--High School diploma or GEDTo perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed are representative
of the essential functions, qualifications, and the work
environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and
perform the essential functions in this work environment.
Keywords: Local Bounti, Longview , Production Manager, Professions , Mount Pleasant, Texas
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