Director of Manufacturing

Hawaii Coffee Company•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The Director of Manufacturing executes the company operating plan within capital and operating budget parameters and works with the executive leadership team to develop strategies and objectives that maximize productivity and profitability. The role analyzes production trends, forecasts future requirements, solves problems, and motivates and develops employees. It supervises production staff and oversees production planning, facility maintenance, safety, regulatory compliance, and customer complaints. The position is full-time and exempt, reports to the President, and is non-union. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Occasional travel is required. The work environment varies; the job description says much of the time is spent on the road establishing business relationships, while the manufacturing office is controlled and has moderate noise from coffee roasting, packaging, and storage operations.

Requirements

10 years of progressive experience managing operations in a food production setting.
Knowledge of OSHA safety rules and HACCP is required.
Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, training, team building, negotiation, interdepartmental interaction, leadership, supervision, and management.
Experience with union labor relations and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using a manufacturing ERP system.
Well-developed verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, prioritize multiple projects, respond calmly and effectively to crises, and complete projects on schedule.
Ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, and vendors verbally, in writing, and by telephone; give and receive instructions; read and compose written communications; work at other worksites; and communicate using required technologies.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear, and frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

Experience in coffee production.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Improve operational efficiencies to reduce total production costs while meeting product volume needs.
Check and verify production records, address inventory shortages or overages, and resolve inventory-control problems.
Coordinate production schedules to meet sales demand and adjust production ahead of seasonal demand.
Ensure consistency with the collective bargaining agreement and support contract negotiations.
Communicate with and motivate staff; monitor individual performance through observation and productivity measures; counsel and discipline as necessary.
Provide production safety leadership and training and improve safety performance.
Oversee production planning and execution against demand signals.
Oversee the facility maintenance team, including capital expenditure planning and execution.
Provide input on new product development.
Ensure compliance with applicable health and food-safety regulations and cleanliness requirements, including audit preparation.
Manage the customer complaint process.
Ensure OSHA and federal and state requirements are followed for the facility and equipment.
Attend Executive, Senior Management, and Safety Committee meetings.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and sanitary work area.
Follow company procedures for emergency response and safety practices.