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
10 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)