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Form of workStratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
With leadership from immediate supervisor, this position is responsible for the safe and effective use of all people in meeting customer expectations. Safety, sanitation, housekeeping, GMP standards, problem solving ability as well as good employee relations are considered key elements to success.
Responsibilities:
1. Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position.
2. Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
3. Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies
4. Monitor, review and suggest/direct initiatives for continuous improvement in all areas of operations
5. Review employee performance and assist in employee development
6. Order pallets and maintain CHEP program
7. Coordinate daily review of shipping documentation
8. Coordinate monthly inventory
9. Coordinate maintenance of forklifts and batteries
Education: High School diploma is required. Bachelor's Degree in operations, technical, business or engineering is preferred.
Related Experience: 3-5 years manufacturing experience preferably in food packaging, process, and /or food safety and security. Previous supervisory experience/leadership experience preferred.
Equipment/Software Skills: Must be PC literate with working knowledge of MS Office, and Outlook
Competencies:
1. Communications - Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills in dealing with those both internal and external to Stratas are critical to success
2. Leadership - Ability to lead others in the directions necessary to achieve mutually beneficial goals is important
3. Analytical Skills - Having both the ability and competency to evaluate a variety of alternatives and pick the best solution in a dynamic work environment
4. Root cause problem-solving techniques: Critical to a line manufacturing process
5. Developing teamwork and productivity: Being proactive in employee relations efforts serves all well
Physical: Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties. Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling; able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and must be able to wear a respirator.
Sensory:
Mental/Reasoning:Must be able to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures.
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
