Lead a team of employees to deliver key business results through providing direction on production goals, technical improvement, and various projects related to the packing operation
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to developing scopes of work, people management and development, and budget and cost controls
Develop & Deliver Department Master plan and manage the daily results of the work – includes equipment layout, team design/staffing, results management
Responsible for managing department budget
Optimize the work in the department and drive toward zero defects
Act as a coach and facilitator to the team in areas such as people management, problem solving and decision making
People Management—including skill development. career development, performance management, and employee issue resolution
Develop and implement improvement projects and drive completion through the team
Ensure the department meets safety, quality and sanitation standards
Ensures that essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all members of the team
Can lead a multidisciplinary team to successfully execute departmental expectations.
Ensures operational excellence throughout project/initiative startups
Builds organizational capabilities and eliminates losses using SQMS methodology
Role model our Basic Beliefs, Our Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence to build resonance
Maintains a customer focused relationship with packing department and our co-packers
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
A Bachelor’s Degree is required; an Engineering degree is preferred
Experience
A minimum of 3 years of prior manufacturing operational experience is preferred
A minimum of 3 years of people management experience is preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Experience managing people and teams in a high performance work environment
Priority setting and Problem solving: Demonstrate ability to be decisive, proactive and strategic in decision making
Demonstrate ability to lead a large organization to deliver business needs
Demonstrate ability to work effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teams
Experience working in an environment that facilitates peer to peer collaboration and managing upward through the organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Safety and Quality experience will be essential to deliver solid systems and to influence the organization in adhering to Safety & Quality principles
