Description:
The purpose of this position is to strategically execute the operating schedule most efficiently and cost-effectively possible, while maintaining compliance with all governmental and regulatory bodies. This is accomplished by co-laboring with other departments, analysing and reporting data and trends, and actively directing, coaching, and training direct reports.
Responsibilities & duties
– Execute the production schedule efficiently and economically by collaborating with supervisors and other departments while encouraging a culture of safety that adheres to GMP, HACCP, and SSOP protocols as required.
– Setting goals for the department and team, following through, and communicating goals and their progress to the Assistant Plant Manager/Plant Manager.
– Planning and executing plans to achieve set goals (e.g. 98% SVA, 97% Finished Case Yield, etc.) and eliminate all rework.
– Developing procedures and related training materials in conjunction with QA that conform to company, customer, government, and BRC standards.
– Gathering and analysing any relevant data to discover and present operational trends and growth opportunities in a concise, accurate and professional manner.
– Actively coaching, directing and evaluating direct reports and providing those evaluations to the Assistant Plant Manager/Plant Manager.
– Assisting the Assistant Plant Manager with tasks, projects, initiatives, and investigations as needed, and being able to assume his responsibilities in his absence.
Requirements:

Skills:

• Demonstrates leadership as an effective role model for the department: positive attitude and common sense.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities; able to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization in person and in writing.
• Deductive reasoning, strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Employs Lean tools to accomplish business objectives.
• Lean improvement.
• Applies a structured methodology and leads change management activities.
• Ability to direct and lead direct reports with strong skills in leading and organizing people.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to set expectations and hold employees accountable.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of food processing and packaging machinery.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Please refer the Job description for details