What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Shift Manager - 2nd Shift position at CTI Foods?
CTI Foods Overview
We are a customer focused custom manufacturer of quality food products to exacting standards that delight our customer and their consumers.
The people of CTI Foods are our #1 ingredient that drive us to be the best custom food and culinary solutions team that has seven state-of-the-art food processing facilities and over 1,800 employees from California, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
We are a company that “Thinks Big and Acts Small.” Employees are treated like family. In order to succeed, it takes every person working together, being nimble, and executing at the highest levels. It is our responsibility to provide you every opportunity and resource to achieve that success.
Make an impact from day ONE at CTI Foods!
Job Overview
Oversee and direct plant production of CTI products on a variety of production lines in the Processing departments. Incumbent is responsible for the assurance that all production processes meet the personal safety, food safety, quality, cost objectives, and morale for the facility. Responsible for directing process, maintenance and product improvements. Incumbent is responsible for setting and directing production goals that will maintain or improve quality, comply with USDA, QA, OSHA requirements and any other regulatory issues common to the food industry. Incumbent will lead through both verbal and written communication to the Plant Personnel and upwards in the organization.
Responsibilities
Direct continuous improvement in all production processes to improve labor costs, yield, supply utilization, employee safety, food safety and product quality.
Coordinate and execute the production requirements through management of the scheduling to meet customer demand requirements.
Be a leader in the safety program at the facility and follow-up of the Company Safety Process.
Assists in safety risk identification and takes appropriate action to minimize risk. Responsible for holding their subordinates accountable for the proper execution of their safety responsibilities and the engagement of their team members
Review all costs, identifying and implementing necessary operation changes to improve total cost to produce.
Evaluate and counsel all subordinates with the objectives for improving performance and enhancing their ability to take on additional responsibilities.
Coordinate and approve staffing to budget for each line within all the departments.
Maintain uniformly high standards of conduct, punctuality and order by all employees in the area. Lead by example.
Inspect area and verify that operating procedures are in accord with established specifications and requirements.
Coordinate activities with the Plant Maintenance Manager to maximize line efficiency by reducing downtime.
Insure maximum use of each department’s available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment·
Maintain consistent personnel policies and practices in accordance with CTI Policies and procedures.
Participate in and add constructive comments to Safety meetings, Line meetings, Maintenance meetings and Quality meetings.
Promotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety and Quality.
Oversees and responsible for time and attendance for each team and the overall plant.
Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2 years’ supervisory experience.