Company Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy,IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We arecommitted to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to makeStratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.Job Description
With leadership from immediate manager, this position is responsible for the safe and effective use of all people, time and material in meeting assigned production schedules. Safety, sanitation, housekeeping, GMP standards, problem solving ability as well as good employee relations and a working knowledge the labor contract are considered key elements to success.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist in control and regulation of packaging operations by maintaining standard operating procedures, making prescribed changes and adjustments when necessary, and maintaining daily productions rates, yield, quality, and line efficiencies according to customer requirements.
2. Assist in maintaining the budget limits as established for the packaging operation.
3. Direct the work force performance through proper administration of the Company/Union contract policies. Discipline directly where necessary to maintain control of operations.
4. Administer safety/health programs to meet current OSHA and Stratas requirements.
5. Direct the labor force to maintain clean housekeeping areas in meeting GMP and Quality System established standards. This includes employee work practices and the proper cleaning of packaging equipment.
6. Obtain and maintain line efficiencies through the supervision and administration of the Maintenance program with the assistance of production employees, and the Maintenance Department
7. Train personnel in proper safety and operation techniques.
8. Communicate shift activities to plant management on a daily basis.
9. Other duties as assigned by the plant management.
10. This position is required to work weekends at times and may rotate to other shifts.
11. Act as fill in for the job of Superintendent in the area in which they work in the case of an absence.Qualifications
Education:High School diploma is required. Bachelor's Degree in operations, technical, business or engineering is preferred.
Related Experience:3-5 years manufacturing experience preferably in food packaging, process, and /or food safety and security. Previous supervisory experience/leadership experience preferred.
Equipment/Software Skills:Must be PC literate with working knowledge of MS Office, and Outlook
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:Must be certified in CPR and Red Cross first aid.
Competencies:
1. Communications - Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills in dealing with those both internal and external to Stratas are critical to success
2. Leadership - Ability to lead others in the directions necessary to achieve mutually beneficial goals is important
3. Analytical Skills - Having both the ability and competency to evaluate a variety of alternatives and pick the best solution in a dynamic work environment
4. Root cause problem-solving techniques: Critical to a line manufacturing process
5. Developing teamwork and productivity: Being proactive in employee relations efforts serves all well
Additional Information
Physical:
Must be able to walk throughout the plant up to eight-plus (8+) hours at a time, to include walking and climbing up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed). May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Sensory:
Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.).
Mental/Reasoning:
Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization..

Stratas Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity and inclusion in its workplace. It is our commitment to establish and maintain a talented, productive, diverse workforce that works together effectively to accomplish our goals.