Job Description

PURPOSE:

To optimize and streamline the overall operations of the blending department to ensure safety, food quality and accurate/efficient performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate current processes, procedures, and systems for improvement opportunities and make recommendations to senior management. Recommend measures to improve blending methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggest changes in work conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and/or improve the safety of the department. Implement, monitor, and maintain blending key performance indicators (KPIs). Promote behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement. Enforce all safety and GMP rules. Take prompt corrective action concerning any potential human or food safety hazards. Collaborate with different teams to ensure efficient blending operations. Understand and communicate departmental priorities and adjust when schedules change. Write, review, and train the team on blending SOPs. Ensure compliance of SOPs.. Conduct weekly meetings with Supervisors to go over schedule changes, machine installations, and work to be completed. Review the previous month's performance and verify labor accuracy. Support new product lines and process development as needed. Spend at least 60% of the time on the production floor. Assist with supervising indirect staff as needed, which includes Operators and Helpers. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have ability to problem solve and think critically. Minimum 2 years' experience in a leadership role. Manufacturing experience required. Strong organizational, multitasking, math, and writing skills. Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Able to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Must have a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role.

Preferred

Food manufacturing experience. Experience managing teams of 30 or more people in a manufacturing setting. * Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)