Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. General Summary Under the direction of the Plant Operations Manager, the person in the Product Manager position provides leadership guidance in the production and packaging of the assigned product family, while utilizing all resources (i.e. personnel, raw materials, packaging, etc.) to ensure the output of high-quality product volume in a safe and efficient volume necessary to meet customer and consumer demand while meeting business results. He/she delivers schedule attainment and other business results in the areas of safety, quality, and cost. He/she drives the continuous improvement process; identifies improvement opportunities and applies appropriate tools to improve bottom-line results and enhance the Company's competitive position. He/she develops the capabilities and competencies of employees through ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring; promotes employee engagement, empowerment, and teamwork. He/she ensures full compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as Company policies and standards related to safety, quality, and workplace conduct. He/she plans and assigns work recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Principal Accountabilities: Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas. Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to managers/staff. Meets production goals/objectives relative to schedule attainment, operating efficiencies, yields, labor utilization, etc. Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Make employment decisions. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution. Ensures his/her direct reports coach and counsel employees; document/discuss performance reviews on a timely basis. Leads all continuous improvement activities and initiatives for his/her respective operation and is a team member/resource to the cross-functional Daily Direction Setting (DDS) Team. Assesses training needs and implements effective training programs to develop supervisors and hourly associates. Develops and implements effective communication plans to keep direct and indirect reports well-informed regarding business objectives, results, initiatives, changes, etc. Ensures that the operation's focus is properly aligned with the larger plant and corporate goals. Proactively manages safety programs and initiatives; drives a "zero accident, zero lost time" expectation to the production floor. Develops and maintains the budget and labor schedules for the operation. Tracks actual performance vs. plan using Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics; implements corrective action as necessary to ensure that annual objectives can be achieved. Interprets and enforces Company policies and procedures; holds employees fully accountable for complyin