About BobbieBobbie is creating a parenting culture of confidence, not comparison. And it starts with how we choose to feed our babies. We crafted our European style infant formula with purposefully sourced, organic ingredients to give parents a product they are proud to feedtheir babies, direct to their doorstep. Bobbie is proud to be the only US formula that is designed to meet both FDA and EU standards. Although 83% of parents turn to formula in the first year of their baby's life, this is the silent majority that is often shamed for not being able to exclusively breastfeed. Co-founded by two moms and created by a team of mom scientists, nutritionists, pediatricians, and lactation consultants, the Bobbie team knows first hand that there is no one size fits all for feeding. With Bobbie, we hope you can Bottle Boldly.The Role:We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Production Manager to join our dynamic team at our Heath, Ohio manufacturing facility. This person will be responsible for consistently finding ways to improve Bobbie's production processes and structures to help drive our success. This role primarily covers the 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) but also requires flexibility to cover the 3rd shift (11:00 pm - 7:30 am) as needed.What you will accomplish:
- Monitor and review project build schedules to identify potential issues and proactively resolve them, ensuring timely delivery and production efficiency.
- Uphold and ensure the attainment of desired product quality levels by implementing standard work procedures, providing training in operational and inspection techniques, and utilizing relevant tools and data.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards, including GMP, HACCP, and FDA guidelines specific to infant formula production.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety and health standards, implementing measures to maintain an accident-free work environment.
- Support and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices.
- Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work center organization (5S), and housekeeping. Actively provide change leadership as required.
- Collaborate with supervisors to address equipment maintenance, safety protocols, work center schedules, company policies and practices, and performance improvement plans.
- Identify and address process-related challenges, supporting production staff in implementing corrective actions to enhance team performance and overall productivity.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive success in KPIs and business objectives.
- Implement and monitor production processes, equipment maintenance, and improvements to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Lead, train, and develop production staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Monitor and control production costs and budgets to achieve financial and operational targets.
- Utilize strong data analytics skills and business acumen to drive strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for operational improvements and growth.
What we would like you to have:
- Experience working in a food or beverage manufacturing facility required. Experience in the US FDA Infant Formula, kosher, and/or organic food production environment strongly preferred.
- People management experience required.
- Proven success in maintaining and fostering effective relationships and communication with key support functions to improve operations and ensure effective support of the manufacturing process.
- Strong knowledge of Quality Systems, including understanding of CAPA systems and interrelated systems.
- Proficiency in Kaizen methodologies for continuous improvement, including 5 Whys, 8-step problem solving, and difficulty impact metrics.
- Green Belt certification required; Black Belt certification preferred.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles and tools, particularly in heavy processing environments (aseptic/general).
- Strong data analysis and budgeting skills, with the ability to track and optimize key metrics.
- Experience in production budgeting and financial management preferred.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing operational challenges.
- Willingness to work off-shift and be on call after normal business hours.
You're inspired by our core values:
- Be Radical - We are change makers, rule breakers and stigma shakers. We are unapologetically bold and use our megaphone for good.
- Nurture the Tension - Parenthood is full of healthy tension, and so is building a company. We embrace the unknowns, practice humility and are a culture of learners.
- Deliver Ounce by Ounce - Our customers have entrusted us to feed their babies. We lose sleep over the details, so they don't have to.
- Don't Assume - We embrace our unique perspectives, withhold judgment, and find beauty in the paths that brought us all to Bobbie. Our strength is celebrating each other and our collective voice.
Compensation and Benefits:CompensationOur salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry. The salary for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 annually.Benefits
- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered by Bobbie, with options to add dependents through a subsidized pre-tax deduction
- 401k with match
- 20 paid days off
- 10 paid company holidays
- Snacks and beverages provided
- Subsidized meals
- One year subscription to Bobbie or Baby's Only
At Bobbie, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Bobbie is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.Bobbie Personnel Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection