Summary

This position is responsible for the processing function of dairy and non-dairy batching, BIB production and UHT, Non-dairy processing and pasteurization. Focusing on employee safety, product quality and safety of our products, the Processing Manager will run a cost-efficient operation and focus on continuous improvement through effective collaboration with quality, technical support, maintenance, safety, and human resources.

Responsibilities

- Ensure safety of employees through example and accountability. Support regular communication and education on safety topics. Participate and recommend solutions related to all safety issues

- Ensure product quality and food safety by working closely with the Quality and Food Safety team to ensure quality specifications of product are continually met

- Ensure effective employee communication, training and compliance on quality programs, policies, and standards. Take action to address quality issues and the root cause

- Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems

- Coordinate production activities with production supervisors, maintenance/technical services, and quality control

- Take full ownership of daily platform/area operations to ensure optimal production and utilization of staff, resources, and equipment

- Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and product quality

- Coordinate all aspects of projects and platform/area performance to improve the overall efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of the assigned area

- Maintain technical knowledge and ensure depth in understanding equipment and processes

- Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices

- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to build an engaged and effective team

- Establish goals, communicate expectations, and build a culture of accountability, commitment, and empowerment

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in engineering or business administration

- 5-7 years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment, food/dairy processing experience preferred

- Demonstrated Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement skills

- Project management experience

- Strong business and financial competence

- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style

- Effective leadership skills to build a shared vision, energize, challenge, and engage team members to drive positive change

- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

- Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems

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