Job Location : Bayview,ID, USA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Effective Production: Develops manufacturing strategies consistent with overall business plans to ensure ability to deliver planned business results Develops a team and structure that can flex to meet the demands of the business Aligns priorities with the direction of the broader organization to meet the demands of needs of the customer Manages production and labor scheduling to ensure deadlines and quality specifications are met in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines Establishes and maintains cross functional relationships in a matrix, functionalized organizationCompliance: Ensures compliance with internal and external guidelines, including, but not limited to USDA, FDA, OSHA, and Food Safety regulations Maintains an environment and culture focused on the safety of the team members. Manages an operation that meets or exceeds certification levels of external audit standards (GFSI)Sustainable Operation Improvement: Establishes and manages metrics used to define performance Guides production and warehousing teams through in-depth analysis and resolution of strategic issues Solid understanding of key drivers of operational performance (Six Sigma, lean continuous improvement, etc) and their use in developing strategies for driving efficiencySUPERVISION Production Supervisor and Production Employees Warehouse Supervisors and Warehouse EmployeesEducation & Work Experience High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred Five years of operations/production management experience required, preferably in a food processing environment. General business knowledge in manufacturing, operations, or food processing Experience working in a JIT (Just in Time) production environment, is a plus Experience using continuous improvement tools, such as Six Sigma or Lean ManufacturingKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) to all levels of the organization Strong leadership skills and the ability to facilitate and manage change Strong quantitative and qualitative assessment skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to constructively challenge ideas and assumptions Must possess strong interpersonal relationship skills Strong computer skills and experience applying these techniques to analyze and measure productivity
The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $85,100 and $120,000. This role is also eligible for annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: .