Director of Manufacturing - 6276-8893

Maker's Pride • Carol Stream, IL • 7h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12925727 Position Summary:

The Director of Manufacturing will be working our large fresh, frozen and refrigerated plant in Carol Stream, IL. Built in 1996, the facility is 361k sq. ft. and operates 19 production lines, 5 of which are high speed tray lines with robotics. At this plant, we produce packaged tray meals for multiple large national and global customers. This facility employs 900+ non-union team members and is known for its exceptional high standards to performance and customer service. Carol Stream has something for everyone, whether it is arts and culture, kid friendly attractions or the 40 parks and trails, the city is a great place to live. This role will be responsible for all phases of plant management and all activities that are required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on a scheduled shift and line(s).

Job Duties:

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

Supervise a total of 1200 hundred HFS and temporary employees.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation

of these employees which include hourly, salary supervision, human resources, quality, safety, and finance.

Provide leadership responsibilities in accordance with the

organization\'s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new

employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.

Oversee the conversion of raw materials to finished products

(mixing, baking and packaging processes) with minimum waste and labor cost.

Control raw material formula consistency.

Monitor proper rotation of dough, meal and raw materials.

Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment.

Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving production.

Responsible for complying with customer service and Company

standards.

Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such

as @types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.

Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences

for manufacturing products.

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational,

manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational

performance and optimum utilization.

Resolves employee complaints or submits unsettled complaints to the

Employee & Community Relations Manager for action. Handle all disciplinary actions and employee disputes.

Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.

Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.

Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as

prescribed by law.

Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Minimum Qualifications:

Four-year college degree in business or engineering. Food Science is

a plus. MBA is preferred.

(5) Five years to (10) years\' experience in a food manufacturing

environment; Bakery experience a plus.

Experience in a non-union manufacturing environment and union

avoidance a plus. Multi-plant responsibility or 1,000 + employee oversight is preferred.

Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint and Word.

Experience with cost control, food quality and safety.

Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making,

motivational and organizational skills required.

Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.

Basic mechanical skills required.

Knowledge of:

Procurement, products, and production processes

Knowledge and experience with SAP

Prior plant management experience to exceed 5 years.

Food experience a must.

Thorough understanding of food safety and quality

Skill in:

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.

Well-developed project management skills

Contract review and tracking of contract detail.

Effective presentation, writing, proposals, business plans, SOP\'s

Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and

budget/cost control

Personnel and performance management

Ability to:

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