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Job Details

Job Ref:
R25_0000002863
Location:
12201 Plantside Dr, Louisville, KY 40299
Category:
Food Production
Employment Type:
Full time

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for leading a team manufacturing dough, meeting quality expectations measured by in-house audits, periodic product sampling & testing, customer feedback and consumer response.  Responsible for all aspects of production and safety operations to allow the Production Facility (QCC) to maintain operations and productivity.  

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee all operations of dough production and sanitation to ensure product quality and consistency.  

  • Manage and develop a team in an automated food manufacturing and distribution environment.   

  • Provide demonstrated leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.  

  • Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John’s Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.  

  • Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with Center and Company goals.  

  • Lead and participate in major projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.  

  • Control labor cost through effective planning and scheduling.  

  • Maintain a high level of productivity through a documented program of on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up.  

  • Conduct periodic dough sampling and testing  

  • Maintain productivity standards by providing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Implement ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodology.  

  • Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.     

  • Coordinate contingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.  

  • Provide out of hours contact and support leadership, to resolve unplanned issues and occurrences

Education, Experience & Certifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.    

  • College education or business management development preferred.   

  • Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.    

  • Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required. 

Functional Skills

  • Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence 

  • Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value 

  • Financial & Business Acumen 

  • Communicates Effectively and Candidly 

  • Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions 

  • Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve 

  • Ability to build and leverage talent 

  • Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise 

  • Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders  

  • Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects 

Education, Experience & Certifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.    

  • College education or business management development preferred.   

  • Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.    

  • Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required. 

Functional Skills

  • Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence 

  • Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value 

  • Financial & Business Acumen 

  • Communicates Effectively and Candidly 

  • Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions 

  • Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve 

  • Ability to build and leverage talent 

  • Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise 

  • Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders  

  • Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects 

Our Values

  • EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
  • DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community
  • PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus
  • INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change
  • HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

Our Core Competencies

  • CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer’s needs first
  • RESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectives
  • INNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing business
  • STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinking
  • COLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective way

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.