What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift- Aseptic Manager position at Gehl Food & Beverage?
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Aseptic Manager is primarily responsible for directing and leading all functions and shifts in their designated work area. This key role is critical to leading and promoting continuous improvement initiatives while achieving objectives in Safety, Food Safety and Quality, OEE, Cost Reduction and projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage assigned Operations Supervisors to ensure plant production and operations are performed within company safety policies and quality guidelines and schedule.
- Support Operations Supervisors efforts in staff recruitment, selection, orientation and training processes to ensure the highest level of talent pools are cultivated and utilized.
- Responsible for leading Business Unit staff using performance management, Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and development processes that provide a context and framework to encourage employee contribution, challenge their potential and maximize their results.
- Leads the recommendation process regarding employee relations to include counseling, investigations, disciplinary actions and termination of employment.
- Participates and leads cross functional teams to initiate process improvements, protocol and program development as it applies to company Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Cultivates a spirit of cooperation and overall culture of teamwork by accomplishing and communicating organizations goals and related results to Business Unit staff.
- Collaborate with the Technical Services teams to properly address and manage preventative maintenance needs and emergency equipment failures to ensure ongoing production goals are met.
- Partner with internal support teams to identify and implement overall production improvement programs aimed at improving quality, safety, and line efficiency
- Regularly interact with the Director of Operations to communicate Business Unit performance, process improvements and trend identification in Safety, Quality and Efficiency.
- Role models best practice behavior for Safety, Quality and all company policy compliance.
- Ensure that required competencies to carry out these job functions affecting product legality, safety and quality are met in accordance with the Quality Policy and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard.
- Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements while following the companys Good Manufacturing Processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in scientific discipline or related field or equivalent experience
- 5 or more years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment with a minimum of 3 years in a plant operations leadership role within food manufacturing industry, including managing staff and quality or sanitation programs
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage staff by use of change management techniques
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills using data to draw conclusions and implement solutions
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, conviction, positive outlook, resilience and strong team focus
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Proven track record of improving yields, formulations, line efficiencies and overall processes
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human relations skills, principles and team building processes
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to speak to a diverse audience spanning from staff to executive levels
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and include others in the organization
- Demonstrated strong proficiency using a PC and Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
- Ability and means to travel if needed; must possess a valid drivers license and proof of valid insurance including liability and property damage coverage
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of Management experience in a food manufacturing environment, ideally in a food, process, batching, high speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal industry
- Demonstrated ability leading multi-shift crews, including smooth changeovers of shifts
- Demonstrated experience with high speed manufacturing equipment, packaging and/or filler equipment, blending, homogenization, and heat transfer equipment
- Working knowledge of FDA, USDA and HACCP requirements applicable to food safety requirements
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles
- Previous experience using an ERP system or HMI system
- Technical knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment and products
- Must have the physical ability to occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds, reach overhead, climb, squat/bend/kneel, sit, and frequently stand, and walk/move about
