Roasting Production Manager

Company: Flagstone Foods
Location: Robersonville
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Flagstone Foods:At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is our main ingredient!Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and Dothan, Alabama, we are one of North America's largest manufacturers and distributors of "feel good snacks," like flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried fruits---and we are adding to our team! We hire creative, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home with Flagstone Foods.POSITION: Roasting Production ManagerREPORTS TO:Plant ManagerPosition SummaryProvides overall leadership for roasting and seasoning departments in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, cost, equipment, and engagement. Through subordinates, monitors, and evaluates the production process and recommends methods to optimize product yields, equipment operation and process control while reducing waste. Engages all employees in continuous improvement and fosters a positive work environment while developing a culture of ownership and accountability. Thermal process product experience is a key to success in this role.Essential Functions--Manages staff of both hourly and exempt employees.Interprets safety policies/practices to employees including enforcing safe work practices.Manages a staff of direct reports through regular performance reviews and developmental activities to ensure movement toward a high performance / high engagement organization, while assuring effective departmental performance.Determines schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel in Roasting Operations.Utilizes available data to continuously improve on product quality attributes and roasting throughput.Engages Quality and R&D resources to solve processing and product quality concerns.Sets clear priorities and align resources to deliver against business and regulatory requirements in the areas of cost, financial controls, and quality, safety, and business initiatives.Manages product quality by understanding and communicating customer specifications to employees and ensuring expectations are consistently met and according to standard work.Diagnoses equipment performance and concerns. Coordinate with Engineering or Maintenance.Ensures each manufacturing area is maintained in accordance with SQF standards.Ensures security of employees, facilities, and information systems by following and enforcing established security procedures.Ensures clear and concise communication to all levels in the organization.Ensures regular safety inspections are conducted in all manufacturing areas.Ensures all manufacturing areas comply with SQF / BRC requirements.Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing mindset with the ability to lead and support multiple projects strongly preferred.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications (Education/Experience)----Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Commensurate experience will be considered.Demonstrated experience of at least 7 years in Supervisory roles - food Manufacturing site.Food industry experience a must specifically in thermal processed products.Curiosity and drive to learn the key factors that drive our success in safely delivering quality product at a competitive cost.Strong customer service, relationship building, problem solving and follow-up skills.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Effective listener and team player.Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, FDA/USDA, and OSHA regulations desired.Strong organizational and time management skills.Highly organized, critical thinker able to multi-task.Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.Strong computer skills including experience with SAP, Microsoft Office and time keeping systems (KRONOS preferred).Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:----Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.Be independently mobile.Use a computer and keyboard.Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.FLSA Designation: This position is Salaried Exempt and is not eligible for overtime.Work Location: Robersonville, NCAll qualified applicants will receive consideration foremploymentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.--

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