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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing production operations, ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize resource allocation, and develop workforce programs in a food industry environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor’s Degree In EngineeringFood Industry Production ExperienceContinuous Improvement ImplementationLeadership And Problem-Solving SkillsGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Production PlanningSanitation ManagementResource AllocationQuality ControlChange Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMotivational SkillsCreative Problem SolvingAttention To Detail
Tools & Technologies
Sanitation ChemicalsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Industry Keywords
Food ScienceEmployee EngagementContinuous ImprovementOperational ReviewsLabor-Management Relationships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure the production plan and functional operations, including sanitation, are achieved on time and in compliance
- Manage teams across plant operations and drive continuous improvement through TPM
- Ensure employee safety, product quality, hygiene, cost, and environmental requirements are met
- Act as the business decision maker for all functional areas on the shift
- Cascade targets and escalate issues through operational reviews
- Motivate, guide, support, and coach resources to achieve objectives
- Develop and execute workforce development programs
- Optimize resource allocation for material availability, finished-goods quality, and on-time delivery
- Provide feedback and coaching, ensure succession plans, and develop direct reports
- Promote positive labor-management relationships and employee engagement
- Manage sanitation activities and routines across all lines and areas
- Execute sanitation plans and document completion before handoff
- Deploy sanitation labor and adjust priorities to support production
- Perform pre-op/start-up sanitation verification and routine floor walks
- Enforce hygiene/GMP, allergen controls, and chemical-handling compliance
- Coordinate with QA and Maintenance on sanitation deviations and corrective actions
- Control sanitation chemicals, tools, and PPE
- Lead continuous improvement and support operators and staff
- Ensure timely launch of new products to market
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership / Supervision is preferred
- Preferred three (3) years’ experience in food industry production, purchasing and/or packaging with progressive responsibility leading people
- Experience in different manufacturing environments
- Success leading projects in different departments and functions
- Exposure to implementing continuous improvement, employee involvement techniques, and change management
- Ability to work extended days and/or weekends with flexibility to switch shifts as needed
- Must observe good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
- Must follow safety rules and procedures
- Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High energy level and excellent follow-up skills
- Creative problem solving and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Ability to motivate people
- Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based incentives
- Bonus eligibility
- 401k with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Broad range of other benefits
- Inclusive workplace
- Special accommodations during recruitment