Overview JOB SUMMARY: Plans and manages liquid products production operations to meet GSF objectives for quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Plans and coordinates liquid product operations for a specific product (e.g., ketchup, sauce, etc.) to ensure that department and GSF objectives for productivity and quality are met or exceeded. (50%) + Manages assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met. (25%) + Coordinates communication with staff, maintenance, and other departments to ensure effective operations and to meet the production requirements of internal and external customers. (15%) + Monitors and evaluates statistical data, operation procedures, and other information to maximize operational efficiencies and to ensure compliance with customer, GSF, and regulatory agency policies and regulations. (10%) + Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Manages, through subordinate supervisors, up to 100 mostly hourly employees PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES + Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness + Productivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and quality + Productivity/quality standards: cases per hour + Standard costs of production + Budget + Cost containment + Employee development + Teamwork within the department and across departments + Customer satisfaction + Vendor relations + Safety standards and procedures: employees + Safety standards and procedures: facility and equipment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in food science, accounting, or business administration from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institution Experience: 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing supervisory experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert): + Food safety concepts and techniques (J) + Management concepts and techniques (J) + Project management concepts and techniques (J) + Budgetary concepts and procedures (B) + Maintenance/mechanical concepts and procedures (B) + PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B) Skill and ability to: + Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment + Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution + Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing + Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers + Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service + Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed LocationUS-GA-Conyers Job ID 2024-19452 Category Operations