Director of Manufacturing

The individual selected for this position is accountable for directing the production of multiple facilities to meet short and long term manufacturing objectives with optimum efficiency and participates in consideration and recommendation of products to manufacture that enhance the profitability and unique offerings of fresh products to customers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or food science preferred. 10 years of food manufacturing experience. Specialized knowledge and experience with LEAN or Six Sigma preferred. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work through cross functional challenges while problem solving. Demonstrated ability to set priority to multi-demands in a fast paced environment. Has worked in organizations that are Safety Quality Foods (SQF) Certified.

Major Duties:

-Establishes organizational structure of the manufacturing facilities

-Leads complex managers in efficient and safe operational practices

-Integrates manufacturing planning and merchandising needs and goals

-Determines long and short range requirements of personnel, material and facilities to accomplish production forecasts

-Coordinates the flow of products into manufacturing facilities and oversees their conversion into manufactured plans

-Directs and reviews operating results, evaluates progress at each facility and controls expenses related to human capital, budgets and inventory capital

-Participates or counsels on strategy and tactics to either remain issue free or manage labor negotiations

-Stays current on state, federal and local regulations

-Attracts, develops and maintains staff to implement food product lines that require traditional or unique packaging, new product technologies and new or different ingredients

-Maintains safe and sanitary operations that exceed state and federal requirements

-Collaborates with cross functional teams in supply chain, merchandising and new product development to ensure that product offerings exceed customer expectations

-Establish SQF Certification