We are working on a operations management position for a multi-site organization. This position will play a critical part in the startup of a new aseptic processing facility in Rochester, NY. The Processing Manager will lead a team of supervisors and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a great opportunity to be a leader within a growing company!
Relocation offered - must be commutable to the Rochester, NY area
Job Responsibilities:
- Takes responsibility for the training and development of their full staff.
- Cultivates a culture focused on zero losses through standardization and loss elimination.
- Responsible for leading and managing plant operations within our processing department while overseeing strategic projects, initiatives, and programs.
- Responsible for the results of the processing department. Works to establish and cascade Key Performance Indicators throughout the department.
- Reviews inventories and production plans daily with our dairy planner and scheduling manager, coordinating schedule demands with staff and product movement personnel.
- Sponsors key capital project and commercialization projects relevant to the processing department.
- Reviews all nonconforming products or ingredients with Quality Assurance Manager.
- Monitors processing department throughout shifts and assures employee compliance with GMP’s, sanitation, and safety.
- Partners with our Maintenance Manager to ensure all equipment stays in good working condition.
- Builds and manages the department’s budget within financial targets.
- Manages team members across a 24/7 operation.
- Performs other duties as necessary
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- 4 years of aseptic or ESL manufacturing experience
- MUST HAVE WORKED IN DAIRY MANUFACTURING IN SOME CAPACITY
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Working knowledge of regulatory food requirements
- Proven experience working directly with FDA/USDA and/or other Federal/State regulatory agencies.
- Proven experience working in a 24/7 operation
- Continuous Improvement mindset including root cause analysis, strategic planning, Lean, or TPM principals.
- Ability to meet production schedules with shifting priorities.
- Understanding the chemistry of cleaning and CIP/COP programs.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
