Blending Manager

at  MBVCA LLC

EXPERIENCE FOR SUCCESS:

• Computer Literate (Word, Excel and Outlook. Highly proficient in Excel.
• Must have strong analytical abilities/skills (Uses data to help make decisions).
• Solution Oriented and Process Driven.
• Ability to direct and advise people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Build a positive team, morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Delegates work assignments appropriately.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be well versed in basic math and algebra.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years relevant experience in Food Processing or Bottling Company.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Manage all day to day activities of the Blend Room Supervisor(s) and personnel.
• Provide Blend Room operators with proper tools and training to insure all products are blended in a safe, consistent manner and in accordance with specific blending instructions.
• Monitor production flow to insure products are made in a timely fashion so as to minimize downtime and product loss.
• Organize and schedule staffing to insure all ancillary Blend Room activities are completed as required.
• Set and maintain a very high standard for quality and safety by creating a culture of trust and team work.
• Interprets specifications and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Accomplishes results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Plans flow of materials through department.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Assists employees in completion of job duties when needed.
• Provides Safety training and guidance to department employees.
• General
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily