Production Manager

Red River Commodities has processed wild bird food and wildlife food products for more than 30 years.
We contract directly with local growers to provide the freshest possible grains at the best possible prices and our two wildlife food processing facilities are located in the heart of sunflower seed and grain-growing regions.
Our team shares core values focused around family, pride, passion, and integrity.
We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.
_____________________________________ Pay: $60,000 – $70,000 Shift: 6:00am – 4:00pm Schedule: Monday-Friday Location: 340 40th St N, Fargo, ND 58102 _____________________________________ Benefits: Flexible Schedule Competitive pay Paid time off Paid Holidays Medical, dental & vision insurance Life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance 401k & company match Profit Sharing Ongoing job skills and learning opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program Introduction We are looking for an experienced and motivated Production Manager to join our team.
This role is responsible for managing the entire production process from start to finish along with providing guidance and support to our organization on the use of our enterprise resource planning system (ERP).
This role is responsible for coordinating with other departments and personnel to ensure that all processes and activities are carried out in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
To be successful, you must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
If you have a passion for ensuring products are of the highest quality and on time, then this is the role for you! Job Responsibilities Create and maintain production schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met in a timely manner Monitor quality assurance and safety standards in production processes Oversee the selection and training of production staff Ensure that machines and raw materials are available for production.
Estimate amount of materials required for production.
Monitor and adjust production levels to meet customer demand Optimize equipment utilization and maintenance Monitor and adjust production levels to meet customer demand Resolve production issues in a timely and efficient manner Monitor and adjust production levels to meet customer demand Maintain accurate records of production activities Analyze production data and make recommendations to management Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations Keen Understanding of ERP system Create and execute cycle counts for packaging and raw ingredients Review production MRP and verify accuracy, including ship dates and lead times.
Ability to create production orders for crop cleaning and finished goods Ability to execute consumption and oversee/ audit ERP tech BOL creation and changes Audit/ verify system BOM’s with plant computer and recipe book.
Verify production output and break/ back out “ghost license plates” Job Requirements 2-5 years of experience in production management Solid understanding of production planning, inventory management, and cost control Ability to lead and develop a production team across two shifts.
Excellent problem-solving skills Experience with ERP system or equivalent technical abilities Specific experience with M365 is a plus Ability to train and support users of the ERP system Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work with cross-functional teams Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization.
Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.