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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career Development
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Job Description
We are a global leader in food and beverage ingredients, dedicated to pioneering innovations that align with emerging consumer trends. Our company operates at the forefront of the industry, supplying food and beverage manufacturers with high-quality products and ingredients designed to delight consumers worldwide. Committed to making a positive impact on people and the planet, we maintain a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our raw materials are sourced. This proximity to farmers ensures superior quality control, a more reliable supply chain, and greater transparency and traceability throughout our operations. Beyond merely supplying ingredients at scale, we add exceptional value... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing, Engineering, Food Science or Business Administration is preferred, or 4 years of equivalent leadership manufacturing experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum five years progressive manufacturing management experience is required, preferably in food manufacturing
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
- Proven ability to effectively manage and train teams is required
- Excellent planning and general management skills are required
- Knowledgeable of Continuous Improvement, 5S/6S Lean Manufacturing is preferred
- The ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, is required
- Good computer skills are required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required
- This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes tree nuts
- Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where tree nuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air
- Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Food Processing, Engineering, Food Science or Business Administration preferred
- Minimum five years progressive manufacturing management experience, preferably in food manufacturing
- Proven ability to effectively manage and train teams
- Excellent planning and general management skills
- Knowledgeable of continuous improvement, 5S/6S lean manufacturing preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Job Duties
- Drive cross functional alignment and collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, supply chain, HR and engineering to ensure seamless operational workflow and quick resolution of production bottlenecks
- Develop standard operating procedures and drive continuous improvement to ensure consistency, efficiency and compliance across all shifts and teams
- Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools by applying six sigma, 5S and root cause methodologies to reduce waste, improve throughput and enhance workplace organization
- Strengthen workforce engagement by promoting a positive culture by recognizing performance, facilitating open communication, and leading shift handoffs
- Maintain KPI dashboard for efficiency, downtime, yield, safety, and quality
- Use real time data to communicate performance to leadership and drive accountability across teams
- Ensure daily production meets all standards and production schedules
- Work proactively to determine if goals will not be met and work with the team to adjust staffing levels as needed
- Assist plant management to provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and guidance throughout floor level associates, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and development
- Actively coordinate materials and labor to achieve optimum capacity, yields and overall cost reduction
- Responsible for safety, food safety, quality, product availability, customer service and cost performance within the facility by leading with a zero-injury mentality and partnering with Safety, Health, and Sustainability (SHS) representative to drive safety initiatives across the facility
- Collect and analyze data to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive quality and/or production goals
- Manage assigned teams to ensure they maintain plant and grounds in sanitary condition to achieve and assure ongoing Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) certification
- Set clear and meaningful performance expectations for direct reports as well as establishing performance objectives for dotted line responsibilities of manufacturing support and direct labor associates
- Perform other duties as assigned
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Expert Level (7+ years)
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