This role supports all aspects of plant operations such as production, packaging, quality, employee health and safety and more. You will maintain supervision of all employees at the site.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee personnel involved in data entry, planning, and production.
- Align activities to evaluate production metrics and develop operational plans focused on continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with leadership on initiatives related to employee health and safety, quality, food safety, and productivity.
- Manage the planning process to ensure it aligns with corporate demand forecasts and local production schedules.
- Facilitate the creation of production schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.
- Effectively balance production plans with manufacturing costs.
- Supervise data entry operations to guarantee timely reporting and accuracy of shop orders.
- Promote positive employee relations through coaching, development, and resolving workplace issues.
- Train and develop department leads to embrace change and foster continuous improvement.
- Engage with internal and external customers, as well as management at all levels.
- Maintain a culture that embraces change, addressing employee concerns while meeting operational goals.
- Monitor and manage the department budget in line with the annual operating plan.
- Participate in routine audits and assists in developing procedures and corrective actions.
- Complete safety documentation and verify compliance with program standards
- Participate in mandatory safety training programs.
- Responsible for reporting all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.
- Complete documentation for quality and food safety systems, ensuring compliance with program standards
- Uphold the integrity of the BRC system by following the policies outlined in the Quality Policy Manual and addressing any deficiencies in food safety and quality systems.
- Required to report failures in food safety and quality systems and take necessary actions to maintain the BRC system.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of management, leading large production teams at the site level
- 5+ years of industry experience in food or beverage manufacturing
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing
- Strong communication, math and analytical skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
- Ability to work in multiple environments, including hot and cold