Embrace the plant's Compelling Business Need and lead the operation toward achievement of the plant's Vision
Participate in the annual Master Planning process
Accountable for overall results for the operation including safety, quality, cost, reliability, sustainability, and organizational development
Manage and develop manufacturing systems that safely increase productivity and quality while lowering costs
Facilitates the plant's Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting with focus on identification of losses; assignment of in-depth failure analysis, when appropriate; and follow-up on daily action items to eliminate losses all in support of continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Delivery
Responsible for driving operational issues to root cause and developing a zero loss mentality
Lead, educate, motivate, coach, counsel and guide the manufacturing team to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results
In conjunction with the HR Manager and Director of Operations, effectively manage labor relations issues that impact the operation with a focus on consistency, while modeling our People Basic Belief
Ensure the essential business information is routinely and clearly communicated and employees clearly understand the operation Vision and results toward achievement of goals
Responsible for development and effective management of the operation's budgets
Lead HSE Key Element(s) and Quality Key Element(s) as assigned
Support the work of all Pillar Owners & Teams and participate on the Plant LeadershipPillar team, if assigned ownership of a Pillar
Provide a credible sounding board and counterbalance to the Plant Manager when exploring and discussing alternatives, concepts, ideas, etc.
Work in unison with other functions to ensure that services, goods, materials and ingredients for the operation are delivered in a timely manner.
Professionally represent the Bloomsburg plant to all constituents and stakeholders, including but not limited to: Internal Corporate Business Partners; Customers; Vendors; Contractors; Regulatory Representatives, etc.
Support and foster our Company Culture through role modeling our Basic Beliefs and Our Commitment to Each Other
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
A Bachelor's degree is required
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience is required; preferably in the food manufacturing industry
Demonstrated experience in building a high performance work culture and systems is preferred
Demonstrated experience in leading an operation where employee safety receives top priority, followed closely by product quality and productivity
Other
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with groups outside the plant (suppliers and vendors)
Demonstrate ability to work effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teams within a manufacturing environment
Must have good organizational skills
Must be able to prioritize work in a high demand work environment
