Caribbean Food Delights (CFD), a privately owned & operated company, is the leading manufacturer of Jamaican Style Patties: beef, chicken and vegetable. Our state-of-the-art facility is SQF Level 3 certified. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, trustworthy and ethical self-starter who can create strategic direction and lead a team of several managers. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Oversee the plant operation and provide general management and leadership, including efforts to facilitate timely and cost-effective order fulfillment and product and service quality; monitor and control labor costs of all departments.
Achieve production plan on a weekly and monthly basis and ensure customer service remain at a high level; accomplish the company's production goals and objectives ensuring that the plant operates in a safe, efficient and profitable manner.
Provide regular direction and leadership to managers, with an emphasis on operating efficiency, productivity and production output.
Drive continuous, process improvement, lean initiative and change management.
Develop, monitor and report on operating costs within functional areas.
Identify improvement opportunities, make recommendations and implement solutions.
Coach and develop team members, by engaging in key or targeted customer activities.
Evaluate and make recommendations for key investments in equipment, infrastructure and talent
Influence and manage culture and lead innovative practices for the betterment of the business.
Coordinate work activities among the various departments, on an on-going basis.
Communicate information effectively, on all levels, to ensure finished products exceed established quality standards.
Have up-to-date knowledge of all suppliers and current machinery which will develop business for the future.
Improve waste management and environmental factors, continuously; reduce the cost of rejected products.
Create a people plan that will improve the working conditions for all staff and create depth and caliber that are appropriate for future needs; implement a Safety Committee and lead with monthly/quarterly reporting metrics.
Bring expertise and professionalism that will improve the effective functioning of the team
Attend management and other meetings.
Perform any other related duties for Caribbean Food Delights and other related companies as assigned and unilaterally determined by CFD.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or equivalent
Minimum 5-7 years related experience; experience in food manufacturing a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Sage & PRIMS or equivalent
Knowledge of SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOP, Pest Control Programs, USDA & FDA regulations, a plus
Strong leadership and managerial abilities
Strong math, analytical and data entry skills
Strong communication (verbal, writing, listening) skills
Critical thinker, results-oriented
Strong ability to manage the production planning function
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Frequent walking, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent verbal communication; frequent and repetitive keyboarding motion. Ability to operate standard office equipment - computer, facsimile machine, photocopier, calculator, multi-line telephone system, etc.
Pay range $125k - $135k p/y + discretionary bonus + benefits. EOE; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their "disability" or "protected veteran status." Please fax resume to: 845-398-3001 or e-mail to: resumes@cfdnyinc.com. No phone calls, no relocation offer, must be eligible to work in the USA.