Ensure safety of employees through example and accountability
Support regular communication and education on safety topics
Participate and recommend solutions related to all safety issues
Ensure product quality and food safety by working closely with the Quality and Food Safety team to ensure quality specifications of product are continually met
Ensure effective employee communication, training and compliance on quality programs, policies, and standards
Take action to address quality issues and the root cause
Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems
Coordinate production activities with production supervisors, maintenance/technical services, and quality control
Take full ownership of daily platform/area operations to ensure optimal production and utilization of staff, resources, and equipment
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and product quality
Coordinate all aspects of projects and platform/area performance to improve the overall efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of the assigned area
Maintain technical knowledge and ensure depth in understanding equipment and processes
Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices
Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to build an engaged and effective team
Establish goals, communicate expectations, and build a culture of accountability, commitment, and empowerment

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in engineering or business administration
5-7 years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment, food/dairy processing experience preferred
Demonstrated Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement skills
Project management experience
Strong business and financial competence
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
Effective leadership skills to build a shared vision, energize, challenge, and engage team members to drive positive change
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems

Benefits

medical, dental, vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
wellness resources including employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access at certain locations, and a monthly wellness newsletter
various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure
11 holidays each year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Lean manufacturingcontinuous improvementproject managementquality controlfood safetyproduction analysisroot cause analysisequipment performanceproduction methodstechnical knowledge

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringinterpersonal skillscollaborative managementcommunication skillsgoal settingaccountabilitycommitmentempowerment