Summary Description:

Manages all aspects of production for nutrition and warehouse functions to ensure the successful conversion of raw materials into finished products that meet quality and customer specifications in the safe and efficient manner. Provides leadership to department managers, department supervisors and employees to develop a highly skilled and engaged workgroup. Responsible for the people safety, food safety, product quality and financials of production.

Leadership

• Provides leadership in the nutrition and warehouse production functions by implementing and maintaining programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition and internal employee development in order to ensure peak employee productivity.
• Responsible for outlining and managing the work of the managers in the department.
• Actively leads the processes for performance management, employee development and engagement.
• Builds and fosters strong working relationships, collaborative teams and a positive work environment.
• Implements company and plant policies fairly and consistently.

Production

• Manages production process to assure the highest quality finished products that meet company and customer specifications and government regulations.
• Maintains high productivity and cost effectiveness through proper scheduling production operations, maintenance, and workforce.

Financial

• Manages the budget within established guidelines ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Ensures production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and Corporate standards.
• Manages financial performance to assure that a quality product is provided at the least possible cost.

Safety

• Leads the safety program to ensure a safe working environment.
• Provides employees with the training, equipment, and tools to be able to safely perform their jobs.
• Sets standards for safety involvement and accountability and leads by example.

Quality

• Manages the department’s quality systems to achieve quality goals.
• Oversees the sanitation program effectiveness to ensure food safety standards are met in the department.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• College Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology or related field, or similar work experience in related industry
• 12+ years of experience in food manufacturing
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience
• Proficient computer knowledge, with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing computer systems
• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies:

• Advanced technical knowledge of Cheese/Nutrition making and equipment
• Working knowledge of microbiology and sanitation practices
• Business management knowledge
• High level of people management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and influence others
• Strong planning/time management skills and balancing of resources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

The Production Manager, Nutrition & Warehouse reports directly to the Plant Manager. Both the Nutrition and Warehouse Managers will report to this position, with this role having frequent interactions with other plant, department, and corporate leaders as well.

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