Responsibilities include directing and supervising the manufacturing, safety, sanitation, shipping and receiving functions. This individual also has a responsibility to ensure and maintain a food safe environment through compliance to all requirements of programs/policies for Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, SQF, Workplace Safety, IPM, OSHA, Environmental, and as may require by Plant, Company, State and Federal mandates or programs.
Job Functions:
Direct and manage plant operations for warehouse, production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving.
Coordinate plant activities to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Identify and execute cost savings initiatives in compliance with corporate goals including labor, shrink, overtime, cost of quality, purchased goods savings, etc.
Ensure seamless integration of new equipment, products, processes, and customers into the facility in accordance with corporate standards and best practices.
Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
Create, implement and train employees with proper SOP's.
Scheduling production and shipping preparation.
Ability to follow HACCP / SQF plans and GMP's.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies and local city government.
Work with Distribution, Sales and Customer Service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Team Recruitment and Team Building.
Weekly Scheduling of Employees.
Inventory of Raw and Finished Goods.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
MUST have considerable knowledge of the food industry, industry methods, USDA regulations and food safety/microbiological programs.
MUST be an exceptional problem solver who can anticipate the variable(s) chain reaction effect on production planning.
MUST be hands-on and technically proficient with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Education and Experience
5+ years of experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry.