Job Description
Roles And Responsibilities - Oversee daily/weekly schedules and shifts.
- Will be responsible for monitoring and controlling all costs associated with the Delray Beach, FL regional facility, including: the facility, equipment, production, supplies, and transportation.
- Accountable for the general management of the Delray Beach, FL facility: Production, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Sanitation, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supervision of employees.
- Will work closely with the Food Safety Manager to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external third-party audits performed on a regular basis and to ensure all areas follow OSHA Guidelines and Primus Lab requirements.
- Will ensure all Famous (Warehouse Management System) procedures are followed and documented.
- Participate as a member of the company's product recall team.
- Provide leadership and direction for facility personnel, such as: Motivation, Evaluation, Guidance, Employee Relations Issues, and Attendance.
- Comply, maintain, and enforce all company policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Ensure safety is the cornerstone of the operational facility, characterized by high operator awareness and involvement, and results in zero lost time or accidents.
- Ensure that good housekeeping and organization are in place in the operational facility.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Communicate with Legal Counsel and the safety department to ensure all processes remain compliant with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Initiate corrective actions to audit deficiencies.
- Ensure order fulfillment, product traceability, and product quality measures are being met daily.
- Will be responsible for the training of personnel on the proper use of equipment.
- Participate in operational problem resolution.
- Prepare an annual budget and schedule expenditures.
- Ensure preventive/predictive maintenance systems is routinely used to plan/schedule equipment and facility maintenance.
- Track vendor pricing and service levels.
- Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; follow SOPs for all manufacturing operations (receiving product, equipment utilization, production, inventory management, or shipping).
- Meet or exceed labor budget KPI's such as labor cost, per pound, bags per minute, etc.
- Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents on-site.
- Communicate customer issues with the operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints.
- Minimize shrinkage of product and maximize yield
- Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline direct reports.
- Communicate job expectations; communicate effectively at staff meetings, conduct employee reviews, etc.
- Manage staff levels, wages, hours, contract labor to revenues.
Physical And Environmental Requirements - Required to stand for long periods.
- Frequent pushing, pulling, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
- Constant use of hands and firm grasping.
- Occasionally to frequently carrying or lifting products of 5 pounds to 50 pounds.
- Constant exposure to temperatures of 36-45 degrees or below.
- Exposure to chemical components such as chlorine, etc.
- Works overtime as required; flexibility with schedule is required: Hours, Weekends and Holidays
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a leadership role within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry..
- Must have experience with Fresh cut Vegetables.
- Proven experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar leadership role.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in financial management and budgeting.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Benefits - 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Job Tags
Contract work, Shift work, Weekend work,