Production: Planning and coordinating the production, processing, and packaging departments. This includes ensuring production schedules meet customer requirements, financial planning, and facility capabilities.
Quality: Ensuring the quality of products meets customer requirements and set standards.
Safety: Monitoring worker and plant safety, and ensuring production equipment is in good working order.
Hiring and training: Hiring and training new employees, and ensuring there are enough workers to improve efficiency.
Cost control: Managing cost structures and operational expenses to stay within budget.
Documentation: Creating documentation protocols and ensuring records of operations are properly maintained and reviewed.
Communication: Communicating with other departments and stakeholders, including customers and suppliers.
Reporting: Preparing production and performance reports for senior management.
Continuous improvement: Driving continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.