Flagstone Foods:

At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is our main ingredient! 

Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and Dothan, Alabama, we are one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of “feel good snacks,” like flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried fruits…and we are adding to our team! We hire creative, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home with Flagstone Foods. 

Position Summary

Provides overall leadership for manufacturing departments in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, cost, equipment, and engagement. Through subordinates, monitors, and evaluates the production process and recommends methods to optimize product yields, equipment operation and process control while reducing waste. Engages all employees in continuous improvement and fosters a positive work environment while developing a culture of ownership and accountability. Serve as Health and Safety champion and is accountable for effective Safety & Health compliance, creating and maintaining a positive and safe environment.

Essential Functions

• Manages a staff of direct reports through regular performance reviews and developmental activities to ensure movement toward a high performance / high engagement organization, while assuring effective departmental performance.
• Utilizes available data (line speed target, set-up guidelines, and efficiency and process data) to continuously improve productivity, uptime, and reliability. Utilize the above information as a tool to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and product cost.
• Sets clear priorities and align resources to deliver against business and regulatory requirements in the areas of cost, financial controls, quality, safety, and business initiatives.
• Manages product quality by understanding and communicating customer needs to employees and ensuring expectations are consistently met and according to standard work.
• Determines schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.
• Diagnoses equipment, ingredients, and packaging issues. Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, or others as appropriate to solve production-related problems.
• Ensuring each manufacturing area is maintained in accordance with SQF standards.
• Ensures security of employees, facilities, and information systems by following and enforcing established security procedures.
• Ensures clear and concise communication to all levels in the organization.
• Ensure regular safety inspections are conducted in all manufacturing areas.
• Ensures all manufacturing areas comply with SQF requirements.
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing mindset with the ability to lead and support multiple projects strongly preferred.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Lead H&S programs, participate in environmental compliance (with MTC Leader and Corp Environmental Leader).
• Coordinate all training activities related to Safety and directly deliver Health & Safety Leadership Training and Lock out Tag Out and Power Industrial Truck Certification Trainings for internal Trainers & SME’s.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain plant Safety Data Sheet program and facilitate development of programs that empower employee participation in all areas.
• Implement a communication strategy across your plant that reinforces a high level of Health and Safety awareness and ownership at all levels of the plant.
• Responsible for conducting site reviews, writing audit/review reports, review findings and making recommendations to line management.
• Responsible for workplace incident investigations, including formal documentation and reporting requirements. 
• Track and communicate Health & Safety performance metrics including goals and the core processes (i.e., audits, events, training, Safety Flash Reports etc.).
• Guide Plant Management and hourly staff in analyzing incidents and their related trends, including injuries, internal spills, external releases, potential permit non-compliances, compliance with reporting deadlines and regulatory inspections, to ensure that root causes, complete risk assessments, and associated preventative measures are identified and implemented in a timely manner.
• Support and develop programs based on existing and emerging regulations, coordinate with insurance carriers for safety and property loss activities.
• Ensure prompt escalation of Health & Safety issues to Business, Operational, and Plant Leadership.
• Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing security plans, security programs such as Emergency Response and Crisis Management, Physical Security, Information Protection, Incident Management and/or Investigation.
• Responsible for providing advice and counsel to line management on security policy and practices. Identifies exposures and recommends and/or develops corrective plans as appropriate.
• Maintain training content and compliance via Alchemy Training platform.

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Commensurate experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 7 years in Supervisory roles – food Manufacturing site.
• Food industry experience a must.
• Curiosity and drive to learn the key factors that drive our success in safely delivering quality product at a competitive cost.
• Strong customer service, relationship building, problem solving and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective listener and team player.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, FDA/USDA, and OSHA regulations desired.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Highly organized, critical thinking skills and able to multi-task.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills including experience with SAP, Microsoft Office and time keeping systems (KRONOS preferred).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required.

Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Be independently mobile.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Supervises - Yes

FLSA Designation: This position is a Salaried Exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Work Location: Minneapolis, MN – travel expected less than 10%

Flagstone Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, a Health Savings Account (HSA) (available with enrollment in a qualifying medical plan), term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for benefits begins on the first of the month following your hire date. 401(k) eligibility begins on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.