Manager - Manufacturing Operations

Bob Evans Foods•Rigby, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience working in the production department of a food manufacturing company.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations.
Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including management.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, fractions, ratios.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to meet production timelines.
Computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel, SAP/Oracle software.
Ability to effectively facilitate Work Team meetings.
Foster the Continuous Improvement philosophy.
Ability to identify and implement solutions using the team process.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills including verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
HACCP 101, Lean Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with Safety work rules and reinforce Safety as a Core Value.
Ensure all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety & Quality are followed and complied with uniformly.
Ensure regulatory Compliance.
Enforce Lock out tag out and SRMP element teams.
Assume duties of Plant Manager in their absence.
Handle manufacturing processes and coordinate production supervisors and production line workers.
Plan orders, implement quality standards, develop production schedules, recruit and train staff, and manage supervisors.
Provide overall leadership and direction for plant production.
Implement continuous improvement strategies to meet & exceed plant KPIs.
Ensure monthly CI meetings are held and reviewed.
Encourage, motivate, and coach production supervisors to meet and exceed productivity & financial KPIs.
Monitor and set standards for production and help identify and correct bottlenecks.
Prepare budgets and monitor expenses for production.
Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions & ensure product quality is maintained.
Supervise and manage employees by ensuring all company policies and procedures are followed.
Train and coach supervisors to initiate disciplinary action and evaluate employee performance.
Conduct frequent line tours and adhere to standard work.
Ensure that all paperwork is accurate, complete, and on time.
Communicate with managers and other supervisors about status of employees and production.
Coordinate production schedule with required maintenance and follow up to ensure maintenance is effective.
Lead and conduct safety training and make sure all employees have required safety equipment.
Promote team environment and facilitate cross functional teams to drive Safety, Quality, and Productivity improvements.
Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of all BEF and private label products.
Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Routinely work an off-shift (second or third shift) at least once a quarter to validate expectations are being met with off-shift leaders.