Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for providing consistent leadership and excellence in manufacturing by overseeing the plant production activities of leads and operators in their assigned shift. 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 efficiently manner.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Ensure their assigned shift staffing by moving personnel or running plant equipment or processes when necessary
- Supervise and direct the activities and responsibilities of the plant assigned shift
- 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
- 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 shift employees execute the production plan and facilitate communication between departments and shifts
- 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 safetyAchievement of planned Quality performance metricsReduction of product loss, rework, scrap, and wasteExecute scheduled production line ‘up-time’ within the shiftAchieve planned direct and indirect labor hour and dollar objectives within the shiftAchieve yield and throughput targets on their assigned shiftImplement improvements in efficiency and productivity targets on their shiftSuccessful completion of training and development objectives and deadlinesDemonstrate high-quality communication within and between production departments, internal customers, and support staffSKILLS, TRAITS, & COMPETENCIES :
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to provide leadership and supervision while contributing within a high-performing team-based and hands-on work environmentStrong safety and quality awarenessTeam building, employee development, and leadershipGood communication and interpersonal skillsRequirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
2+ years of production leadership within the food and beverage manufacturing and / or co-packing environmentAbility to run a plant production process as an operator backupDemonstrated planning, organization, and leadership skillsWorking knowledge, skills, and ability to understand and maintain compliance to all FDA, HACCP, GMP’s, and quality control systemsOwnership of your personal safety and those around you by following all Vibrant Ingredients safety protocolsRelevant knowledge of equipment, process and production capabilities with the skills and ability to institute improvements in efficiency, throughput, and qualityProficiency in Microsoft excel, word, and powerpointExperience using ERP / MES / MRP / Shop Manufacturing Systems a plusPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Able to lift 50 to 60 poundsClimbing stairs and laddersProlonged standing and walkingBending, twisting and kneelingAbility to work in high-temperature environmentsAbility to tolerate prolonged heatBenefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start dateHealth and Wellness Incentives10 Days of Vacation9 Paid Company Holidays5 Personal Days401(k)Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)Long-Term and Short-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)