QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; STEM Focused, Operations Management, Supply Chain, etc.
• 2 years of experience in an Operations Management role within a manufacturing environment
• 5 years of experience in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment required
• 5 years of supervisory experience required
• 2 years of experience with lean, kaizen/six sigma events and driving lean transformation with proven results and in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events)
• Experience in SAP preferred
• Experience with Labor Relations and Union teams preferred

• Assumes a shared role as a safety champion that inspires team members to embrace and be accountable for personal safety. Ensure a safe and orderly working environment, free of slip/trip hazards; maintain compliance to meet/exceed all site and regulatory requirements.
• Will be a culture champion and, in a position to support and mentor our leaders.
• Direct all departmental related activities to ensure the timely execution of the production schedule to meet production and service goals. Ensure a high level of customer service while meeting inventory management goals, including raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Deliver cost and performance, complete projects & assignments on time, and according to plan. Partners with site leadership to develop and execute a capital plan for the site.
• Ensures adherence to food safety, regulatory and quality guidelines.
• Leverages Lean, 5S, and TPM principles to drive process improvement across all aspects of manufacturing including safety, quality and productivity. Identify, recommend and execute continuous improvement initiatives in the production operation including process, machinery, method and material changes, in support of plant goals. Develop and streamline procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas.
• Proactively engages maintenance and technical functions to work in unison with operations team members to maintain equipment in OEM conditions safely, efficiently, and cost effectively with minimal disruption to customer service.
• Drives employee engagement using HPT principles; Sets goals, assesses performance, ensures open communication, provides coaching, and establishes a team atmosphere.
• Develops procedures, protocols, and standardized work; Ensures/Provides training to develop/grow direct reports.
• Manage all employee related issues within the department. Effectively manage departmental staffing requirements in accordance to the operating budget.
• Guide and support technicians in trouble-shooting production equipment when necessary.
• Well organized, high energy, data driven, and results oriented.