Under the direction of the Operations Manager, responsible for day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Achieve people safety, food safety, quality, customer service, productivity, efficiency, cost, and OEE objectives through both individual and team contributions.
Provide direction, leadership, development, and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Engage technicians in decision-making while fostering a learning environment that requires involvement and personal accountability.
Demonstrate the need for continuous improvement and change necessary to deliver on business results through the pursuit of best practices and deployment of standard work.
Support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF.
Develop operations employees to meet and/or exceed performance expectations and conduct company standards for personal safety, productivity, quality, food safety, sanitation, environmental, regulatory compliance, and SQF.
Manage, prioritize, and coordinate finished product, packaging, raw material, and work-in-process inventories to meet production needs, quality standards, and cost constraints.
Plan, organize, and coordinate work activities of operations personnel and production scheduling to meet demand requirements.
Manage employee communications, expectations, and overall accountability.
Act as general support and a communication resource for employees.
Consult with employees regarding personnel and production problems.
Manage operations facilities, equipment, and systems in functional, sanitary, and safe working condition while meeting all regulatory requirements.
Perform safety, GMP, and pre-operational audits.
Lead and drive continuous improvement efforts around yield, OEE, engagement, safety, and quality for dedicated lines, improving processing and packaging efficiencies.
Implement new operating procedures and recommend and implement equipment changes.
Maintain involvement and influence in the development and implementation of products, processes, and material changes.
Help develop and implement training programs for team members in a systematic manner to cover all contingencies.
Assist employees in their self-development, e.g., leadership development, outside education, etc.
Know and communicate the training status of the operations team.
Ensure safety guidelines are understood and followed, incidents properly reported, deficiencies appropriately addressed, and emergencies handled correctly.
Maintain harmonious relationships between shifts through effective communications and shift transfer meetings.
Where applicable, honor and respect the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to provide for prompt and peaceful adjustment of differences which may arise between bargaining unit employees and the company.

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