Process Owner - job 1 of 2

Key Components of the role

• Provides Management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements.
• Responsible for the day to day manufacturing needs for their assigned area
• Achieve safety, quality productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions
• Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, team-work, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives
• Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety team programs and initiatives.
• Promotes sound employee and labor relations within the department by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personal.
• Develops, promotes and supports continuous improvement and other cross functional initiatives. 
• Owns and Leads the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standard as outlined in the plant accountability list
• Participates in team goal setting/implementation to insure we are low-cost high-quality producer
• Strive to maximize the efficiency of the plant/department by submitting and implementing process improvements
• Insures the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Comply with all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures
• Assists in the implementation of the QRMP program
• Actively participates in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals
• Leads areas of change management and accountability
• Mentors process lead and maintenance lead to identify improvements and apply problem solving techniques
• Conduct annual plans for process improvement
• Participates in Maintenance planning
• Coordinate cleaning activities within the department and can conduct checks as needed
• Involved in plant optimization
• Provide /insure all explanation of all deviations in procedures and line process checks
• Maintains knowledge on completing appropriate paperwork for all areas and conducting respective inventories
• Maintain correct and accurate documentation for the payroll system
• Take leadership in routine production problem solving
• Coordinate period cleaning programs and monthly checks.
• Ensure employee coverage daily with each shift
• Coach and develop direct reports
• Can lead level 2 meetings, PDCA meetings and production meetings
• Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as required
• Works overtime as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in supervisor role
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• The ability to lead, motivate and mentor large teams of hourly associates is required
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical/critical thinking
• Strong accountability, consistency and follow-through skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide array of plant personnel ranging from hourly employees to senior management