What are the responsibilities and job description for the Departmental Manager (SugarCreek) position at SugarCreek?
DESCRIPTION SUMMARYManage and coordinate scheduling for production employees to ensure the production lines are running in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Work with other employees across multiple departments to improve efficiency and to resolve production issues as they arise. Handle employee issues related to a variety of issues including overtime, time-off, medical leave and other employment-related issues as needed.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Manage, develop and implement manufacturing systems to increase productivity, quality and lower costs while also making safety a primary focus.
Prepare employee work schedules and assign duties along the production line in order to meet production deadlines and requirements with a focus on efficiency.
Work with Human Resources to coordinate time off for employees, including, but not limited to, vacation, sick days or medical leave.
Train, motivate and guide the Line Leads and Production Associates.
Develop and implement processes aimed at achieving consistent improvement and efficiency along the production line.
Observe employees and recognize strengths and weaknesses so as to maximize utility of employees at various positions along the production line.
Ensure adequate inventory on hand to achieve production requirements.
Manage any potential labor relations issues that impact the employees along the production line.
Ensure the essential business information is clearly communicated and understood by all members of operation.
Track and analyze recurring downtime issues and drive for resolution at the root cause level.
Work in unison with other departments to ensure that services, goods, materials and ingredients for the operation are delivered in a timely manner.
Ensure the operation meets safety, sanitation and quality standards.
Think critically and analytically about the production process in order to provide credible and useful input to Plant Management when exploring and discussing alternatives, concepts or ideas.
Conduct and participate in meetings on a weekly and monthly basis in order to establish rapport with employees and to increase focus on communication and problem-solving.
Address any disputes between employees that may arise.
Work with Union Representatives to foster a good-natured working environment and an amiable relationship between union employees and the Company.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required; Associate Degree, or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of supervision or management experience required, preferably in food processing. CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: None required.
Abilities, Knowledge, And Skills Required
Know regulatory requirements for food manufacturing, including USDA requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices for food operations.
Possess knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
Able to understand and improve manufacturing and warehousing processes.
Able to communicate effectively and efficiently using both verbal and written skills.
Know how to actively listen to employees across various departments to address production issues or improve production efficiency.
Able to read, interpret and review instructions for preparation of materials.
Able to use critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
Able to work cooperatively with others.
Able to lead production associates in a high-speed production environment.
Possess strong leadership skills, independent thinking, organizational skills and planning abilities.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Manage, develop and implement manufacturing systems to increase productivity, quality and lower costs while also making safety a primary focus.
Prepare employee work schedules and assign duties along the production line in order to meet production deadlines and requirements with a focus on efficiency.
Work with Human Resources to coordinate time off for employees, including, but not limited to, vacation, sick days or medical leave.
Train, motivate and guide the Line Leads and Production Associates.
Develop and implement processes aimed at achieving consistent improvement and efficiency along the production line.
Observe employees and recognize strengths and weaknesses so as to maximize utility of employees at various positions along the production line.
Ensure adequate inventory on hand to achieve production requirements.
Manage any potential labor relations issues that impact the employees along the production line.
Ensure the essential business information is clearly communicated and understood by all members of operation.
Track and analyze recurring downtime issues and drive for resolution at the root cause level.
Work in unison with other departments to ensure that services, goods, materials and ingredients for the operation are delivered in a timely manner.
Ensure the operation meets safety, sanitation and quality standards.
Think critically and analytically about the production process in order to provide credible and useful input to Plant Management when exploring and discussing alternatives, concepts or ideas.
Conduct and participate in meetings on a weekly and monthly basis in order to establish rapport with employees and to increase focus on communication and problem-solving.
Address any disputes between employees that may arise.
Work with Union Representatives to foster a good-natured working environment and an amiable relationship between union employees and the Company.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required; Associate Degree, or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of supervision or management experience required, preferably in food processing. CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: None required.
Abilities, Knowledge, And Skills Required
Know regulatory requirements for food manufacturing, including USDA requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices for food operations.
Possess knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
Able to understand and improve manufacturing and warehousing processes.
Able to communicate effectively and efficiently using both verbal and written skills.
Know how to actively listen to employees across various departments to address production issues or improve production efficiency.
Able to read, interpret and review instructions for preparation of materials.
Able to use critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
Able to work cooperatively with others.
Able to lead production associates in a high-speed production environment.
Possess strong leadership skills, independent thinking, organizational skills and planning abilities.