Shift Manager - 1st shift

About the position

Performs functions to effectively plan, coordinate, and direct manufacturing activities related to production.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes production performance and downtime, identifying root causes, and leads corrective action initiatives
• Analyzes downtime and ensures proper explanations for any lost production time
• Initiates plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs and operate within established budgets through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, and materials
• Ensures production runs in a timely manner and meets quality assurance specifications
• Participates in the design of a validation process that includes the development of production standards, process control charts, and systems
• Develops, implements, and assesses Lean Manufacturing initiatives including system design, tools, and techniques
• Implements manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports the Company's strategic initiatives
• Actively participates in food safety programs that ensure the safety of ingredients and finished products
• Guides employees to ensure goals and activities are in alignment with Company-wide continuous improvement directives
• Continually improves safety performance by addressing employee safety attitudes while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations
• Provides backup to scheduling, pack-off, and warehouse areas
• Participates in HACCP, Safety, and Process Safety Management Committees
• Maintenance oversight
• Performs other functions as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Meat/Food Science, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of broad manufacturing experience and 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
• Knowledge in SPC, HACCP and OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of quality principles and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with computers, specifically Microsoft Office applications
• Bilingual preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Discretionary bonus up to 20% (50% personal performance based & 50% company performance based)
• Profit sharing (which feeds retirement) at a minimum of 3% annually
• 120 hours PTO in the 1st 12 months