Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm

Production Manager

Albuquerque, NM

Los Poblanos is one of the most magnificent historic properties in the Southwest. Can you imagine working in an environment where there are 25 acres of lavender fields, enormous cottonwood trees and lush formal gardens? We have all that and much more. Aside from an amazing boutique inn, a first-class spa, a working organic farm, a retail Farm Shop and a beautiful cultural and event center, we are the home to Campo – a fine dining restaurant. An amazing customer experience is on the forefront of our mission in preservation and sustainability. We are dedicated to offering our guests the finest hospitality experience where we strive to consistently exceed expectations.

Title: Production Manager

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Manufacturing, works with the Production Planner and performs the operational tasks related to the Essential Job Functions listed below.

Work in a team environment for a historic property and organic farm. Due to the pace of work and department structure, strong communication and leadership skills as well as organization are imperative. This is a fast-pace, hands on position in a manufacturing environment requires diligence and attention to detail.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct Staff on daily operations
• Ensure quality standards are being met
• Monitor and document employee performance
• Support cycle count efforts and maintaining inventory par levels as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Essential Job Functions:

Direct staff for product production and providing performance input to Director of Manufacturing.

Prepare all products of consistent quality following recipe cards and quality standards within acceptable production times.

Manage supplies and inventory needed for production and notify Production Planner and Purchasing Manager if items are needed.

Maintain inventory of in-house printed labels.

Set production requirements for production staff to ensure adherence to Production Planner’s schedule.

Collaborate with Director of Manufacturing on constant product improvement and new items for product lines.

Maintain systems of tracking production samples and inventory of production supplies for responsible area.

Prepare product for customer orders.

Partners with Production Planner to ensure finished products meet quality and industry standards before they are declared ready for use.

Requirements:

Must be a self-starter and able to work quickly and efficiently.

Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to stand for long periods of time

Maintain cleanliness and organization standards in production area.

Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements and portion sizes.

Knowledge of aromatherapy, other body care products and techniques in the natural body care environment are a plus.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete orders, read requirements, and communicate with other employees. A flexible schedule is helpful, as extra hours may be available for promotional events on weekends or other days. Primary work schedule will be set with manager.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of aromatherapy, other body care products and techniques in the natural body care environment are a plus.
• Interest in organic farming, agriculture, gardening and fresh food a plus

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k), 401(k) matching

Dental insurance, Health Insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Paid time off

Referral program

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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