Job Description:
This company’s mission is to serve their customers at a level that meets expectations of excellent quality and service. To meet their excellent expectations they operate their business in a manner that customers would like based on their needs and desires with respect to reliability, product performance, and value.
This high net growth company is currently seeking a competent and detail-oriented, full time Operations and Production Manager to take full charge all areas of our food manufacturing facility.
We are looking for a true "Hands On" floor manager. Must be patient, passionate and energetic person with proven track record of excellence.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Oversees multiple-shift operations of the processing/production department.
- Ensures adherence to all company standards regarding product quality and food safety practices working the Quality Assurance department.
- Manages all Production personnel, to include training, development, and performance management of all supervisory and hourly employees.
- Working with Human Resources to develop and maintain staffing levels required to support planned production.
- Monitors raw material and packaging inventories to ensure adequate supply and freshness (rotation) to support production requirements.
- Identifies opportunities for enhanced cost reduction, yield optimization, operational safety, and quality improvements.
- Maintains a visible presence on the plant floor to monitor machine operations and provide technical guidance during all production and sanitation phases.
Requirements:
- Minimum of five years of experience in repacking and fresh cut production environment to include production management/supervisory roles.
- Extensive knowledge of process controls, product flow, inventory control, quality assurance protocols, equipment optimization and supply chain management.
- Ability to develop key manufacturing performance indicators and metrics and promote & communicate to management all critical production data
- Strong process improvement background and change management skills.
- Experience with production, procurement, and warehouse management enterprise software solutions.
- Excellent experience in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Spanish and English fluency is preferred
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Key Performance Indicators developing, monitoring and adjustments, i.e. Yields, PP/Man Hours, Labor Per Pound and Overall Cost Per Items
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Knowledge of product costing, a plus
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Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing, a plus
Relocation:
Yes
