Area Manager

''•Grand Island, NE

52d•$81,600 - $108,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager provides safety and servant-based leadership to achieve breakthrough production results on a specific production line/ system. Accountable for driving out top losses on a 24-hour, multiple shift cycle through a rigorous Daily Direction Setting system, specifically through ownership of Safety, Quality, Production, and Reliability targets. Our Area Manager is also accountable for daily, weekly, monthly, and 90-day plans. Ensures the development of the operating teams' technical capability. Providing daily direction and coaching to the Process Lead and Maintenance Lead to deliver breakthrough results, and is ultimately accountable for the results of the line/system.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Operations, Business Administration or related field, or eight (8) years equivalent combination of education and experience.
Exceptional verbal/written skills
Customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to function in a highly paced environment.
Handling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, walking, lifting, occasional bending, reaching, and climbing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Strong ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions with minimal guidance using mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Over 5 years supervisory responsibility, preferably in a food processing operations environment.

Responsibilities

Assure that employees are adequately trained to accomplish the facility’s goals and that employees are recognized and held accountable for their contribution to these goals.
Review and interpret management concerns and periodic reports.
Responsible for ensuring the productive and efficient operation of all daily shift activities while maintaining departmental expenses within budget.
Lead the shift production supervisors and team members in the manufacturing of multiple lines of food production across all shifts.
Manage and lead Daily Direction Setting meetings and resulting actions to ensure completion.
Mentor and coach supervisors and team members to improve performance.
Support and facilitate the implementation of plant work teams.
Provide direct leadership to all Production department Supervisors and Leads to ensure rapid development and continued support of the Team Process, including the ability to fill roles in short-term absences.
Must be able to adjust schedule and shift priorities as necessary to be effective and consistent with current operational requirements.
Organize production activities in a timely and cost-effective fashion to ensure that internal and external customer needs are met.
Track and analyze key performance indicators of the production team’s performance, including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and communicate these indicators to the team for further action.
Improve the cost per pound of all products through volume improvements, waste minimization, labor utilization, and ingredient/supply usage optimization while assuring optimal product quality.
Prioritize, initiate, and coordinate problem-solving efforts to improve the effectiveness of the Processing and Packaging departments.
Utilize interpersonal and developmental skills to continually improve the morale and capability of production employees.
Contribute to the professional growth and development of subordinates for advancement consideration.
Assist in the development of career enhancement plans and activities to improve career opportunities for subordinates.
Responsible for the consistent administration of company policies to all assigned employees.
Proactively work with the operations management team and Human Resources to effectively resolve employee relations issues.
Responsible for plant sanitation, ensuring a clean, organized, well-maintained work environment in accordance with federal, state, and independent standards for food plant operations (internal and external).
Contribute to ensuring a positive, safe, efficient work environment for each employee group by reinforcing learned job skills, cross-training, on-the-job safety, and goal-setting practices.
Develop the necessary skills to effectively use the current and future management information and reporting systems.
Maintain ongoing professional growth through membership in a professional organization, seminar attendance, and attending advanced schooling.