Operations Specialist - Production Associate
About The Position
As an Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for operating and cleaning various types of high-speed batching, filling, and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment. Production areas include making, filler, packaging, sanitation, and cereal. This position requires individuals who are focused on supporting the business operational goals of safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs. This position is a union position and after completing a 60-day probationary period, must join to become a member of the Baker’s Confectionary Tobacco Grain Milling (BCTGM) Union, Local 53.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not require
- Associates degree or beyond highly desired
- Flexibility in availability for scheduled shift is required (ex. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekend work)
- Basic computer skills
- Experience in manufacturing with responsibility for production processing, packaging, and maintenance preferred
- Introductory Experience using ERP systems (ex. SAP, Oracle), preferred
- Basic Lean Knowledge a plus
- Ability to manage a dynamic environment with a high degree of complexity
- Strong attention to detail and results orientation
- Good communicator (both written and verbal)
- Excellent collaborative and team player and strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven influencing, negotiating and conflict management skills
- Proactive approach to issue/opportunity identification and resolution
- Committed to making safe food for babies and toddlers
Responsibilities
- Complete production, quality, and operational records per company and regulatory agency standards.
- Support production activities in keeping with effective operations.
- Support the achievement of company objectives, goals, strategies and measurements.
- Consult with plant personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
- Develop relationships with team members built on a mutual trust and respect.
- Support and participate in developing and implementing operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
- Ensure plant sanitation and safety levels meet or exceed Beech-Nut and regulatory standards.
- Ensure compliance to all PPE and GMP standards.
- Develop systems to ensure Beech-Nut operating standards are followed.
- Participate in local, state, and federal regulatory agency inspections.
- Use lean tools (5S, VSM, OEE, etc.).
- Support manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which include safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription coverage
- Union pension plan
- Dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid floating holiday
- New York State paid sick time
- Paid vacation
- Tuition assistance
- Access to an online learning system (LMS)
- Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs
- Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
- Generous maternity/paternity benefits
- Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday
- Service awards
- Perfect attendance incentive program
- Company-provided uniforms & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Safety shoe reimbursement
- On-site fitness center
- On-site café
- On-site Company Store
- Private on-site Mother’s Room
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
