Primary Job Accountabilities and Responsibilities: •Ensure adherence and enhancements to the food safety management system and employee safety initiatives, while serving as a member of the Food Safety Team member. •Implement the Talent Management process to maintain and develop future talent in key operational roles. Oversee staffing of all plant and operations management personnel in a unionized work environment. •Oversee staffing, coaching, and development of the team. •Maintain operational compliance with all regulatory standards. •Address equipment issues/failures and execute resolutions promptly and effectively. •Guarantee that Plant Floor Operators receive proper training for all job tasks on all SOP's and technical operating parameters. •Manage operational costs, including ingredient yield/loss. •Oversee the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment. •Oversee various duties, such as report writing and review, expenditure approval, rule enforcement, and material/service procurement decisions. •Collaboratively set specific KPI targets. Required Knowledge, Experience and Education:
- A Bachelor's degree. Preferably in Manufacturing Management, Operations Management or Engineering
- Minimum of 7-10 years' experience in a manufacturing organization, including managerial experience
- Ability to work collaboratively with prior experience in executing operational plans
- Highly developed leadership, management, interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, decision making, conflict resolution, negotiating, influencing and consultative skills
- Solid computer skills to include MS Office applications