Area Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing consistent leadership and excellence in manufacturing by overseeing the production activities of leads and operators in their assigned department. This position is responsible for ensuring all product is produced on-time and meets or exceeds the company’s quality standards and that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner.

SKILLS, TRAITS, & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision while contributing within a high-performing team-based and hands-on work environment
• Strong safety and quality awareness
• Team building, employee development, and leadership
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the planning, organization, and production of high-quality product within the department
• Staff, select, train, and motivate production leads and operators
• Supervise and direct the activities and responsibilities of the production departments
• Work collaboratively with others to proactively resolving production issues
• Ensure all required documentation and paperwork is completed accurately and on-time according to Company procedures
• Provide and ensure training to department leads and operators concerning GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, internal controls, and best practices
• Ensure Company standards of excellence within a team-based, hands-on, and high-performing work environment with clearly defined responsibilities and expectations
• Develop, justify, and implement production and quality-improvement initiatives to ensure increased efficiency, effectiveness, and yield
• Ensure product is produced in accordance with all Company requirements for quality, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), controls and documentation
• Ensure department employees document and report material usage, labor hours, product, process, and equipment-related activities accurately and on-time in accordance with Company requirements
• Select, supervise, motivate, and provide training to department leads and operators in accordance with Company policies and procedures in a timely, efficient, and effective manner
• Proactively identify and resolve issues relative to people, product, process, and equipment
• Maintain high levels of service to internal customers and ensure department commitments are met
• Participate, and contribute proactively during team meetings, ensuring Company goals and objectives are achieved
• Ensure products are delivered on-time while meeting all customer requirements for SQF product
• Other duties as assigned

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE:

• Ensure plant safety program compliance, training, and team member safety
• Achievement of planned Quality performance metrics
• Reduction of product loss, rework, scrap, and waste
• Execute scheduled production line ‘up-time’ within the department
• Achieve planned direct and indirect labor hour and dollar objectives within the department
• Achieve yield and throughput targets within the department
• Implement improvements in efficiency and productivity targets within the department
• Successful completion of training and development objectives and deadlines
• Demonstrate high-quality relationships within and between production departments, internal customers, and support staff

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4) year B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering required
• 2+ years of production supervision within the food and beverage manufacturing and/or co-packing environment
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and leadership skills
• Working knowledge, skills, and ability to understand and maintain compliance to all FDA, HACCP, GMP’s, and quality control systems
• Ownership of your personal safety and those around you by following all FFP safety protocols
• Relevant knowledge of equipment, process and production capabilities with the skills and ability to institute improvements in efficiency, throughput, and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel, word, and powerpoint
• Experience using ERP / MES / MRP / Shop Manufacturing Systems a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift 50 to 60 pounds
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Bending, twisting and kneeling
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments
• Ability to tolerate prolonged heat

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• 10 Days of PTO
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• 5 Personal Days
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)