Director, Manufacturing Technology - 5580-8893

Maker's Pride • Downers Grove, IL • 7h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12886678 Position Summary:

Responsible for all phases of process technology for the assigned platform(s). Support all activities that are required to safely produce/package quality food products with the most efficient use of labor and materials in each site. Deliver KPIs as they relate to optimized efficiencies and yield improvements for all facilities in assigned platform. Directly accountable for creating synergies that improve facility performance identifiable with World Class organizations, utilizing lean production and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and development

of the 3-year process technology strategy and pipeline.

Provide technical leadership in Baking, Bars, Packaging and

Refrigerated and Frozen Technology and optimization of lines and footprint.

Work collaboratively with the CI Leaders to implement and sustain

Continuous Improvement and Technical Services.

Support manufacturing activities to ensure maximum quality is

delivered in products and/or packaging while maintaining and assuring the sustainability of the Food Safety programs and audit requirements.

As a technology leader, interface with the Safety, Quality, R&D,

Engineering, Procurement, Scheduling, Commercialization, Accounting, IT, and Sales Departments to coordinate the process technology pipeline to drive introduction of new products and ongoing efficiencies of existing production.

Work collaboratively with operations and engineering to build out

capital plans to align with process technology efficiency and yield improvements, including upgrades in equipment and process controls.

Create strategies to reduce cost associated with direct labor,

indirect labor, material, and waste while improving efficiencies and cost per pound.

Provide leadership and direction in the implementation of and

continued success with Maker\'s Pride\'s Performance System

Lead area to accomplish cultural improvements which are sustainable,

people oriented, and outcome driven.

Support the compliance with all GMP, safety, health and

environmental regulations.

Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree in science or engineering and/or related field

required; Master\'s degree is a plus.

(5) Five years to (10) years\' experience in a multi-unit food

manufacturing environment

Experience in both union and non-union manufacturing environment.

Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint and Word.

Experience with cost control, food quality safety and continuous

improvement.

Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making,

motivational and organizational skills required.

Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.

Ability to lead by example and influence, negotiate and gain

commitment at all organizational levels

Food manufacturing experience a must

Knowledge of Food Manufacturing, CI, Sanitation, Quality, Safety,

Logistics, Procurement, R&D, Production Planning and Maintenance.

Well-developed influence leadership skills

Experienced in conflict resolution

Prioritizes work based on short- and long-term objectives

Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the

organization

Project management skills

Effective skills in presentation, writing proposals and business

plans

Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and

budget/cost control

Demonstrated performance in leading large organizations

Work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as

necessary

Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures and contributes in

these areas

Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all

departments and management from all levels of the organization

Communicate effectively with all employees and management

Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high sense of

urgency, while being able to make sound business decisions

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw

valid conclusions

Ability to interpret data furnished in a variety of formats

Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral,

diagram and schedule format

Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from

customers, regulatory agencies, employees and members of the business community

Ability to effectively present information to employees, management

and public groups

Travel for Role: 50% or more

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is \$141,436 - \$212,154 /year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a d

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