Responsible for the hands-on management of production and associates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Plans, assigns, and directs production associates to ensure maximum efficiency, quality of products and safety of employees
Essential Duties:
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Provides leadership, support and direction in team-oriented environment.
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Coordinates production schedule to meet customer needs.
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Ensures OSHA and other environmental compliances.
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Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
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Monitor and resolve inventory issues.
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Conduct thorough audits of safety and SQF related issues and assign corrections.
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Analyze performance trends for production areas and make recommendations for improvement.
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Develop and implement improvement and quality initiatives.
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Determine staffing and production needs for plant operations.
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Manage shift performance measures and provide regular progress reports to manager.
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Develops and maintains standard operational procedures (SOP’s).
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Manage and develop production staff including training and qualifications, performance
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Oversee Team Coordinator activities
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Administers progressive discipline as needed.
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Coordinates the scheduling of all vacation, sick and personal time for all Production and Sanitation associates.
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Proficient in ERP/MRP applications. SAP preferred.
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Supervise and direct the Sanitation team on daily tasks.
Requirements:
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BA/BS preferred
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment, managing 80-100 direct reports
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Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Required to work a flexible schedule, overtime when necessary.
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Experience with safety and environmental health regulations.
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Proficiency in MS office programs.
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Knowledge of GMP/SQF requirements.
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Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
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Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally
