Job Purpose
Provide leadership, day-to-day direction, and oversight for facility operations involving the production and packaging of finished products including safety, quality, maintenance, and sanitation.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate the work of supervisors to achieve plant goals/metrics in areas of safety, quality, cost, and productivity
- Focus on continuous improvement activities to improve efficiencies in the plant
- Oversee the facility budget including direct/temp labor, overtime, and other plant expenses
- Oversee employment-related transactions in conjunction with Human Resources
- Foster the professional growth of direct reports through comprehensive training and development programs
- Work with Sales and Quality Assurance on new product development
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure finished product meets established quality specifications and food safety standards
- Participate in plant self-assessment audits to ensure quality/food safety and environmental, health and safety standards are upheld
- Maintain departmental compliance with all regulatory requirements including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and HACCP
- Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
- 5+ years of management experience in a food processing or regulated manufacturing facility
- Knowledge of regulatory disciplines (EPA, OSHA, FDA, USDA)
- Experience with BRC or SQF Audits preferred; AIB Science of Baking and HACCP training course certificate desired
- Proficient knowledge of quality and food safety systems
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual desired
- Proven ability to provide leadership and drive efficiencies
- Strong employee relations skills
- Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
- 5+ years of management experience in a food processing or regulated manufacturing facility
- Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulatory disciplines
- Experience with BRC or SQF audits
- AIB Science of Baking and HACCP training course certificate
- Proficient knowledge of quality and food safety systems
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with ERP systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual communication ability
- Leadership experience and ability to drive efficiencies
- Strong employee relations skills
- Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, quality-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business need
What We Do
The joy of baking has always brought people together. Rise is a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And why we are dedicated to putting our customer's success above all else. We are a relationship-based company where the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work. Simply put, we are a family. A place where honesty, respect and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.
