Product Manager - Corn

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the daily operations of the Flour or Corn Department. He / She serves as a liaison between management and line employees. Makes sure that every activity is performed within internal and external parameters.

• Must be familiar with the quality system requirements of the plant.
• Ensure that all activities of the process are conducted within the specifications.
• Responsible to verify and control that Flour / Corn production KPI’s (Yield, Waste, Overweight, Efficiency, Labor, etc.) are within or better than budget.
• Serve as a liaison between management and line employees.
• Ensure that all duties are performed following GMPs.
• Responsible to communicate the production schedules to the Supervisors / Leads.
• Report any discrepancy in the documentation (work instructions, charts, forms, etc.)
• Responsible of the revision of the training needs and for the training for the Supervisors and employees in the different areas, and to keep records. (AIB, training, Safety, etc.)
• Responsible for Department safety.
• Resolve process problems.
• Perform safety and sanitation inspections and keep records.
• Resolve problems between employees and document any disciplinary actions.
• Promote teamwork within his / her department and with other departments.
• Set specific goals to improve the department.
• All duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management, Engineering, Business, or related field required.

5 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Bakery or food / beverage manufacturing preferred. With a minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory / managerial capacity in a manufacturing environment required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.#ZR

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Plant Superintendent in the supervision and administration of the Production Department.

Assist the Plant Superintendent in planning the production needs.

Prepare and maintain Production and Maintenance budgets.

Evaluate and approve purchases of new equipment and modifications to existing ones.

Evaluate and approve modifications to the process.

Implementation of systems, standards and specifications involving the quality of the corn flour and ingredients used.

Supervise and administrate the Production employees.

Administrative duties related to the production of corn flour.

Solving operational problems related to the production of corn flour.

Continuous improvement of the production of corn flour.

Create and perform changes (when needed) to the operational procedures (PB09).Review, create and approve level “C” and “D” documents of the procedure listed above.

Regular attendance is required.

Directly responsible for food safety and quality by ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained and ensuring that the training and education of department employees in his / her area is done.

Responsible for reviewing and auditing performance and driving continuous improvement.

Be aware of the role in the Food Safety Management System by awareness of the importance and relevance of his / her activities and to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Promote an adequate environment for the employees of AMLP.

See Departmental Matrix for additional Job Duties.

Company Description

At Mission, we believe that good food can take you places. From our humble beginnings as a small tortilla factory in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles to becoming a global brand recognized worldwide, we’ve always strived to help you explore the endless possibilities of tortillas and tortilla chips.

Since 1977, Mission® has been creating fresh, authentic Mexican food products you can find in your local grocery store including Guerrero, Maseca and Calidad to name a few. Mission®, a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, is the #1 tortilla company in the U.S. and manufactures a variety of authentic Mexican products. As we’ve grown, we’ve made sure to always put an emphasis on authentic flavors, while providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together.

Company Description

At Mission, we believe that good food can take you places. From our humble beginnings as a small tortilla factory in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles to becoming a global brand recognized worldwide, we’ve always strived to help you explore the endless possibilities of tortillas and tortilla chips. Since 1977, Mission® has been creating fresh, authentic Mexican food products you can find in your local grocery store including Guerrero, Maseca and Calidad to name a few. Mission®, a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, is the #1 tortilla company in the U.S. and manufactures a variety of authentic Mexican products. As we’ve grown, we’ve made sure to always put an emphasis on authentic flavors, while providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together.