Production Manager

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that utilizes ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

This position manages the daily operations of the plant that can operate 24 hours/day. This position is responsible for efficient, safe and profitable operation of the finished products. This includes coordinating plans with scheduling, maintenance, shipping, and quality departments. Assist in coordinating and communicating an optimal production schedule. This position also has responsibility for the implementation of HACCP and quality systems.

• Position is responsible for management of ERP/M3 system for the production side of the operation.
• The incumbent must establish action plans to ensure that the operation meets budgetary standards, complies with regulatory requirements for food and personnel safety, meets established customer service standards, and obtains desired production schedules while maintaining existing fiscal objectives. The incumbent is also responsible for the training and development of staff (incl. hourly and salaried personnel) as well as maintaining a positive climate for employee relations. This incumbent needs to provide dynamic, energetic and motivational leadership to achieve operational excellence.
• Essential Duties & Respnosiblities
• Effective use of all resources in the packaging of finished goods and semi- products, including raw materials, labor, time, energy, and utilities.
• Create measures where needed to verify this efficiency with development and implementation of action plans for continuous improvement.
• Manage all operating expenses associated with product manufacture, including but not limited to all operating supplies and, direct and indirect production labor.
• Ensure the establishment of productivity and performance goals for the department includes Corporate KPI’s.
• Train, coach, and develop supervisors and all hourly-compensated employees.
• Develop salaried and hourly staff members through coaching, mentoring, and training for growth and advancement; provide back up for salaried employee vacations/leaves.
• Develop & maintain operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot operational problems.
• Monitor & control production yields.
• Be available for consultation on plant problems 24 hours/day.
• Review the process equipment flow and recommend process flow improvements.
• Control department spending for overtime & supplies.
• Ensure minimum production efficiencies are being met and create an improvement plan.
• Create work schedule for operators.
• Conduct crew meetings on a regular basis.
• Communicate production plans and issues to off-shifts in the form of daily written notes.
• Coordinate work activities on scheduled down days to clean, repair, or modify equipment or processes.
• Evaluate subordinates in a written evaluation at least annually.
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork, and use work groups where appropriate.

Competencies

Communication - Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills in dealing with those both internal and external to Stratas are critical to success. Listens and gets clarification.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.

Root cause problem-solving techniques- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Develop alternative solutions.

Developing teamwork and productivity- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Operations, or Engineering

Related Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in Plant and Production Supervisory positions; Experience working in a union environment a plus; Experience in the Food Industry preferred

Equipment/Software Skills:

MS Office Suite (Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), AS 400

Familiarity with PLC, Warehouse Management Systems, Inventory Management Systems, Plant Automation Systems

Must be able to interface with mainframe, general accounting, MRP, and order processing.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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