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This role is with the Dole Fresh Vegetables (DFV) division. DFV will provide INTERNAL CANDIDATES priority and consideration of their success in existing and prior roles as valid experience.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the National Director of Operations RTE, this position manages all production activities to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
- Direct and supervise the product, process, and packaging activities and priorities of production involving approximately 130 front-line and 1-2 professional employees.
- Responsible for evaluation, compliance, and implementation of process improvement projects to increase productivity, quality, and safety standards.
- Assist with developing operating standards and yearly budgets.
- Maintain excellent quality, sanitation, safety, and production standards.
- Manage and maximize effectiveness of all production workers, equipment and materials, and productivity to produce products within planned schedules, and minimum costs while meeting or exceeding established standards.
- Responsible for meeting and tracking company KPI’s; represent the department as needed during financials review.
- Partner with Human Resources for employee engagement and retention
- Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities.
- Ensure production schedules are coordinated with USDA Inspectors
- Ensure compliance of USDA food safety guidelines
- Partner with Engineering on new equipment installation and process improvement initiatives
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
- 5 – 7 years management experience in a production environment, preferably in the food processing industry, involving efficiency improvement/monitoring, and quality management.
- Strong knowledge of food plant operations in terms of both productivity and cost drivers.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage, motivate, and train people.
- Must have knowledge of applicable safety and quality regulations.
- Must have computer skills including Excel & Word and Lean Tools.
- Project Management experience
- Must cross functional teams on driving proves improvement projects.
- Dynamic, hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food-processing environment.
- Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand, and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to climb stairs, spend a majority of time standing and walking, and maneuver around an array of equipment. Able to work in a cold (35*), wet and noisy environment.
WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Flexibility to work both a variety of shifts and hours required.
Required Experience
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- BS in Business Management preferred or equivalent experience in Operations Management or Food Manufacturing.
PAY RATE:
- $142,000 - $150,000 Annually
EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
