What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dryers Manager position at Sunsweet Growers Inc.?
Promotes and maintains positive, effective relationship with grower members, manages and is responsible for a Sunsweet Dehydrator and onsite Walnut Huller .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
- Supervises the dryer work force to maximize labor efficiency while maintaining the highest degree of sanitation and safety standards and proper personnel practices.
- Directs the maintenance of dryer buildings, equipment and walnut huller to attain maximum operational efficiency.
- Develops and monitors dryer operations budget.
- Maintains effective control over variable costs.
- Manages all fruit receipts and shipments in an orderly and fair manner.
- Manage walnut huller ensuring that walnuts meet quality standard at every stage of the process.
- Maintain inventory of raw walnuts, processed products, and supplies.
- Communicate with walnut growers to schedule deliveries and provide updates on walnut huller delivery schedule needs.
- Represents Sunsweet Growers and/or Sunsweet Dryers in a positive, enthusiastic manner.
- Presents a professional image to members and non-members of
- Communicates and cooperates with other managers, field representatives and management persons of both Sunsweet Growers and Sunsweet Dryers.
- Ensures adherence to company work rules through timely and appropriate use of disciplinary procedures.
- Works toward constant improvement in safe work practices.
- Holds regular job site safety meetings.
- Completes and keeps current job safety analyses.
- Maintains positive employee/supervisor relationships.
- Supports and implements company's EEO commitment as integral part of employee management.
- Demonstrates commitment to continued personal and professional growth and development.
- Exercises tact and discretion in interpersonal contacts.
- Respects confidentiality of privileged information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills:
- Requires skills to properly use and train employees on safe forklift operation, bin/tray repair procedures, fruit handling/drying and all other company policies and procedure.
- Specific attention to Safety Program and Food Safety compliance programs.
Ability to:
- Requires the ability to interview and hire new associate employees working with your temp staffing agencies.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a high school diploma with at least two years of college education or previous work experience with an emphasis on agriculture or business related fields desired.
- Requires knowledge of agribusiness, dryer facility processes and orchard experience growing and development experience. Supervisory skills overseeing a workforce up to 110 people.
- Experience establishing and operating within budgets and ability to use multiple computer programs on a daily basis.
Physical/Safety Requirements:
- Tolerate extended periods of sitting at desk.
- Ambient noise is louder than a traditional office setting.
Salary : $34 - $67