Overview :
Coordinates shift activities of production department(s) in the blending, processing, and packaging of juice products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees. Must be able to work every other weekend for additional pay.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
Coordinates with Production Manager to assist in the preparation of blending, production, and sanitation schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Responsible for implementing and enforcing all Quality and Food Safety procedures and policies.
Reviews and signs-off on related HACCP documentation, and alerts QA Manager and Production Manager of any discrepancies.
Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
Participates in Shift Transition Meetings to facilitate solid communication of pertinent information to on coming and off going Production Supervisors.
Works to resolve worker grievances and alerts Plant Superintendent and Human Resources Manager as appropriate.
Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data and reports. Reviews daily attendance reports and communicates changes and necessary information to Payroll Department.
Completes production reporting requirements in a timely manner.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Makes timely decisions and communicates changes effectively.
Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
Responds promptly to customer needs and completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
Writes and speaks clearly and informatively.
Able to read and interpret written information and present numerical data effectively.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and generates suggestions for improving work.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Follows policies and procedures.
Enforces all food safety and food quality policies and procedures.
Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Uses equipment and materials properly.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in timely manner.
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and shares expertise with others.
Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Possesses the Skills and Knowledge, and is able to meet the Physical Demands and perform in the work environment described in the Work Environment section below.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises approximately 25 non-supervisory employees in the Production, Warehouse and Maintenance Departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and / or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum of three (3) years related food industry experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, motor carrier regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, trends. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word) and Email software (Groupwise). The individual should also have knowledge of and be competent in the use of Warehouse Management System software and hardware, including hand held scanning devices.
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :Work Location : In person
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