Sr. Manufacturing Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the 2nd shift baking operations (with some potential crossover into 1st at times) and manages the operations through various employees and across all departments. Responsible for the effective utilization of employees, skills development, production, quality, housekeeping, safety, policy administration, employee relations, cost control and problem solving along with leading, teaching, and enforcing the Performance Control System.

- Directs production of quality products within established specifications and in sufficient quantities to meet product orders.

- Observes operations in each area/ shift and alerts appropriate management of errors.

- Monitors the quality of ingredients and the finished product periodically in each area on each shift.

- Investigates ways to reduce scrap, waste, out-of-specification and contaminated ingredients.

- Explores ways to reduce the manpower and effort needed to produce products without sacrificing quality.

- Researches and proposes equipment and employee utilization for cost effectiveness.

- Presents proposals to the Stilwell Plant Manager.

- Receives reports from plant management including downtime, production counts, product net weight, waste, ingredient usage and unit costs.

- Receives reports from Personnel, including absence, tardiness, accidents, leaves of absence and termination.

- Receives reports from Quality Assurance including net weight, raw material inspection, sanitation, microbiology and developments and/or new technology from Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or Sensory Analysts.

- Receives product specifications and production formulas from Product Development.

- Prepares and/or compiles operating reports for the Plant Manager.

- Follows up on opportunities for improvement with appropriate management in all operating areas.

- Responsible for ensuring processes are in place to ensure on time startup of the facility.

- Manages, trains and develops subordinates, if applicable

- You'd be responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Years of Related Experience: 8+ years related experience, 6 of which are at a Supervisor or Manager level within a manufacturing plant. 

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

- Show ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

- Have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

- Bring intermediate-level personal computer skills including Microsoft Office. SAP experience beneficial.

- Ability to effectively supervise employees as well as provide leadership and direction.

- Strong communication and reasoning skills to provide a positive work environment.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.