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Form of workJob Location: Plymouth, IN
Job Summary
Responsible for the overall success of plant operations pertaining to the satisfaction of customer service levels and quality expectations including the direct management of production, scheduling, training, and continuous improvement departments / initiatives
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Plan, organize, and direct the production and scheduling operations to ensure the highest levels of efficiency and quality are met
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
• Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations
• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Pretzels, Inc.'s strategic initiatives
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume
• Assure that rules and regulations are effectively administered
• Continually improve safety records by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas
• Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with the latest production and production management concepts, including OSHA and PCQI trainings
• Work in collaboration with teams on improvement projects including capital investments, process improvements, etc.
• Drive lean initiatives and be the main advocate for continuous improvement culture
• Drive plant training department objectives
• Participate and support HARPC, Food Safety, Food Defense, Internal Auditor, and Safety Committee programs
Relationships/Contacts
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem-solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and unplanned basis. Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving
• Work closely with HR department and hourly employees to build a strong relationship
• Cooperate and coordinate with other department managers to assist with all aspects of job performance and operational effectiveness for the plant including Purchasing, Human Resources, Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality (including Sanitation & Food Safety), and Research and Development
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business Management, Engineering, etc.)
• 10+ years manufacturing leadership experience managing 100+ employees on multiple shift operation
• 5+ years managing in a process manufacturing environment
Required Skills/Abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven leadership skills a must
• Demonstrated success of developing employees
Preferred Skills
• Master's degree in related field
• Experience in implementing and/or adhering to 3rd party audits and certifications (AIB, ISO, BRC, and SQF)
• 2+ years' experience in a food processing plant, specifically baking
• HACCP and/or PCQI certification
• Formal Lean and Six-Sigma Training including successful demonstration of implementation in a manufacturing environment
• OSHA certification or training
• Mechanical skills or experience to maximize efficiencies of highly automated facility
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands to arms, and talk to
hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
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