GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the general directions of the Plant Manager, this position supervises all production activities for Value Added products at the Soledad plant.

Required Skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Direct and supervise the activities and priorities of Value Added production involving up to 31 packaging machines and up to 500 – 700 salaried and union employees.
• Responsible for evaluation, compliance and implementation of process improvement projects in order to increase productivity, quality and safety and food safety standards.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of annual production budget.
• Manage production costs and productivity to meet and exceed established standards.
• Assist in implementing effective employee relations and programs.
• Follow all food safety requirements and GMP’s as applicable for this position
• Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

All departments in VAP, Ag Ops, Leadership

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management or work related experience

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

Direct supervision of Production Managers (2) and indirect supervision of Productions Supervisors (10).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment. Must be able to work in a cold environment. Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles. Ability to travel. Able to work in a cold environment (35º on Plant floor).  

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

 Ability to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts required.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Direct and supervise the activities and priorities of Value Added production involving up to 31 packaging machines and up to 500 – 700 salaried and union employees.
• Responsible for evaluation, compliance and implementation of process improvement projects in order to increase productivity, quality and safety and food safety standards.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of annual production budget.
• Manage production costs and productivity to meet and exceed established standards.
• Assist in implementing effective employee relations and programs.
• Follow all food safety requirements and GMP’s as applicable for this position
• Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities
• Other duties as assigned.