Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Wellness Program
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Flagstone Foods is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality snack foods headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis, with production plants located in Robersonville, North Carolina; El Paso, Texas; and Dothan, Alabama. Specializing in flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes, and wholesome dried fruits, Flagstone Foods is recognized as one of North America’s largest producers in the snack foods sector. The company prides itself on a culture built around appreciation—for its customers, employees, and communities where it operates—believing that appreciation fosters growth and goodness in every aspect of business. Through a commitment to quality and continuous innovation, Flagstone Foods... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- at least 8 years of experience in plant management roles in food manufacturing
- food industry experience required
- ability to lead large teams
- strong leadership and communication skills
- knowledge of FDA, USDA, and OSHA regulations
- proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office and KRONOS
- ability to work under pressure
- excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- effective team player
- ability to travel less than 10 percent
- must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs
- good verbal and written communication skills
- ability to maintain a safe work environment
- ability to work independently and collaboratively
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- demonstrated experience of at least 8 years in plant management roles in food manufacturing
- successful plant turnaround experience desired
- food industry experience required
- strong customer service, relationship building, problem-solving and follow-up skills
- excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- effective listener and team player
- strong knowledge of food manufacturing, FDA/USDA, and OSHA regulations desired
- strong organizational and time management skills
- highly organized and critical thinker able to multi-task
- able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Office and KRONOS timekeeping systems
Job Duties
- Lead production, maintenance, continuous improvement, quality assurance, human resources, environmental health and safety, supply chain, maintenance and engineering
- coordinate with planning team schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel
- drive employee engagement, training, and development in food safety, employee safety, product quality, and productivity
- measure, assess, and enhance production capabilities and performance
- ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local agencies
- ensure quality standards, specifications, and policies are met, drive continuous process/manufacturing improvements
- manage product quality by understanding and communicating customer requirements and ensuring expectations are met
- develop and drive a performance-based culture aligned with enterprise priorities
- foster open and honest dialogue with team members to improve communication and performance
- develop a culture of high performance and accountability in employee and product safety
- utilize data to improve productivity, uptime, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness
- set priorities and align resources to meet business and regulatory requirements
- provide leadership in accordance with organizational policies and laws
- oversee conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost
- maintain a 5S environment
- follow Good Manufacturing Practices
- collaborate with human resources in employee relations and development
- drive collaboration with R&D in new product development
- ensure manufacturing areas meet SQF standards
- lead a team of up to 750 associates and temporary employees
- perform other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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