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Director, Manufacturing
$166k-208k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
2 Months Ago
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FreshRealm is Hiring a Director, Manufacturing Near Montezuma, GA
The pay range for this position is $174,500 - $227,000 - $279,500/annually. This position is based onsite at our Montezuma, Georgia facility.The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for managing a fast-paced production plant within FreshRealm’s operations team. You will drive the site performance for KPIs to ensure maximum efficiency while at all times, maintaining the highest standards of quality, regulatory, and company specifications. Also provides training and motivation to team members, using recognition, positive feedback and other rewards with appropriate discretion in a continuous improvement environment. Engages senior managers, operations managers and supervisors to ensure their development and follows all health and safety standards and enforces use of PPE’s.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Physical RequirementsSitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 40lbs; pull/push up to 60 lbs, grasp small products and identify very small variations in the product. Sight is required for observing work and production. May spend several hours using a computer to create reports, analyze data and respond to inquiries and issues. May be exposed to active machinery and moving equipment, food particles and trash. May be required to use a forklift or other machinery.
What We Offer
In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like
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Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for controlling material used in manufacturing operations to ensure costs stay within budgeted levels. Monitor shift operations and productivity. Maximize the efficiency of the department and ensure Daily Production plan targets are attained.
- Responsible for creating, modifying and adjusting team member work schedules, and granting time off, as is appropriate, to ensure effective communication at all levels and complete all necessary administrative work. You will actively resolve problems that team members raise to you. You will give positive feedback to help build their confidence and provide constructive criticism to develop their skills. Responsible for coaching and discipline of team members.
- Evaluates departmental performance and effectiveness by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Attains successful production objectives, implementation of policies, and utilization of available resources while ensuring all customer, regulatory and legal requirements are followed.
- Analyze ‘Downtime’ ensuring proper explanation of the reasons for ‘lost’ production and to liaise with other Plant Managers on addressing the resulting issues. Effectively manage the labor resource and control them to within the given budgets/targets for the required output.
- Deal with staff and effectively manage the labor resource and control this to within the given budgets/targets for the required output issues of discipline, grievance and welfare within the guidelines laid out in the Company’s published policies and procedures. To maintain and not exceed departmental budgets.
- Promotes ‘Quality’ within the facility by positively reinforcing the Company’s quality ethos and encouraging a ‘right the first time, every time’ approach; to also ensure regular attendance at ‘testing panels’ by self and staff.
- Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP’s), as indicated by product specifications or other media, is adhered to at all times and stages of the process. Enforces GMP’s, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s), quality and proper documentation of processes. Enforces the clean-as-you-go policy and practices.
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality standards as identified on product specifications, to isolate and address any non-conformance within 24 hours and monitor measures designed to maintain and improve standards within the Department.
- Liaise with the Quality department on issues affecting the plant and with the IT department to ensure faults/repairs are properly reported and corrected and to agree on the availability of machinery and equipment for maintenance.
- Assure DECOM System data integrity is maintained by confirming that Production Orders, Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, and Inventory Batches are closed as needed daily by the team.
- Identify and effectively resolve any problems affecting performance within the department. Ensure ‘Process Control’ systems are properly implemented and maintained, including scanning of all items.
- Responsible for the highest level of health and safety for the employees, agency employees and the consumer. Required to report and to complete ‘Accident / Incident’ forms and conduct any necessary investigation, taking measures to prevent additional problems or reoccurrence. Ensures proper training and re-training are conducted as needed.
- Minimum (10) years experience in a production management role within a fast-paced business, preferably within a chilled, fresh food environment.
- Manufacturing experience in fresh food is strongly preferred.
- Good understanding of all continuous improvement production techniques.
- Prefer knowledge of large-scale business start-ups.
- Demonstrated ability at being a team player.
- Experience working in a continuous improvement environment and demonstrated delivery through change.
- Certified and trained in OSHA requirements or expectations, HACCP, SDS, First Aid/CPR, and Food Hygiene
- Ability to motivate others to work routine and monotonous processes and stand for extended periods of time
- Must have a good understanding of English, bilingual (Spanish) speaking skills are helpful
- Ability to work in a cold/ damp environment and stand for extended periods
- Bachelor's degree. Masters degree preferred in Manufacturing or another related field.
- Certificates in HACCP, Food Handling, Culinary Arts or other related training or education is preferred.
- A Minimum (10) years experience in a production management role, preferably in a chilled food environment, within a fast-paced business.
- Experience working in a fresh food manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures and equipment. Experience managing in a chilled food manufacturing business preferred.
- 5 years or more experience applying and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in a food environment is essential.
- Learning Agility - the willingness and ability to learn from experience, and subsequently apply that learning to perform successfully under new or first-time conditions.
- Drive for Results - Can be counted on to deliver on what is required to advance the company; takes ownership of work from start to 100% finished work, brings others along with focused intensity
- Functional Skills - Possesses top level relevant, usable, experience and knowledge with the ability to establish themself as the best performer in the industry, at their role and level
- Courage - Prioritizes actions and decisions that move the company forward without hesitation around moments of uncomfortableness; laser focused on the tasks at hand that makes any conflict that could get in the way of that an afterthought
- Thoughtful - In-charge of the room, establishes clear directions in all forms of communication, inclusive, motivates, and in service to others
- Business Athlete - Understands and can execute on and expand FreshRealm's competitive edge strategies, knowledgeable about current and future industry dynamics, knows the competition, winner.
Physical RequirementsSitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 40lbs; pull/push up to 60 lbs, grasp small products and identify very small variations in the product. Sight is required for observing work and production. May spend several hours using a computer to create reports, analyze data and respond to inquiries and issues. May be exposed to active machinery and moving equipment, food particles and trash. May be required to use a forklift or other machinery.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
- 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
- Life and ADD insurance
- Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time.
- CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.
- TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings.
- INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks.
- OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity
- NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency and adjust accordingly. Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support.
- SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers.
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$166k-208k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/25/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/22/2024
WEBSITE
freshrealm.co
HEADQUARTERS
VENTURA, CA
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
2013
TYPE
Private
CEO
LARRY FITZGERALD
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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FreshRealm develops a cloud based technology vessel to keep the food fresh.
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