Ice Cream Manufacturing Front Line Manager

The Magnum Ice Cream Company•Waterbury, VT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Manufacturing team is currently looking for an Operations Front Line Manager to support Manufacturing Activities for our site in Waterbury, VT. Our Front-Line Manager is personally responsible for overseeing production & warehousing related activities performed by approximately 25 employees on shift as well as leading Continuous Improvement related activities. This individual should have a strong background in continuous improvement methodology, such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc, in order to: drive process improvement and team development through the implementation of The Magnum Ice Cream Company techniques; establish a world class manufacturing environment in which employees have a framework of operating systems based on the methodology that guide their way of working; coordinate and/or conduct training based on the processes; and foster a cultural change towards self-directed teams. Key focus areas for continuous improvement will be in the realm of safety for our people and for our product, waste reduction, improved efficiency, zero defects, zero environmental loss, and customer satisfaction. In addition, as an employee, you are encouraged, to participate in company volunteer projects, community service initiatives, and social mission teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or other applicable field required or additional experience in lieu of degree
Must have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory/lead experience in manufacturing environment; food manufacturing preferred
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities through experience in production, materials management is required
Must have experience in UMS, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other continuous improvement program
Effectively lead, coach, and motivate team members towards an autonomous team environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to handle interpersonal issues effectively and influence others through a matrixed environment is required
Must have the ability to manage projects and project teams from inception to completion including hitting deadlines and communicating progress
Working knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ability to drive improvements using the Loss Tree is required

Nice To Haves

SAP and warehouse management skills / experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Driving current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery and Morale
Oversee activities of the site; Communicate, investigate and address problems and situations, actively engaging in improving the site’s performance.
Facilitate the development of the shift employees through training, coaching, feedback, and performance management
Supervise the manufacture of quality products to meet product specifications in accordance with GMP, SPC, and manufacturing specifications.
Recommend and review staffing needs to achieve production schedules
Ensure a safe work environment exists by implementing and maintaining work safety standards, training and bringing action plans to closure.
Prepare, maintain and analyze manufacturing reports related to quality, efficiency, waste & attainment through Loss Tree approach
Consistently administer company policy and practices
Continually improve the quality of each area through process innovation and methods improvement
Plan and execute plant trials for new product innovations
Membership and active participation on the Hazmat team is a requirement of this role