· Continuous and process improvements to enhance the efficiencies of the production floor/lines.

· Lead and drive production across several shifts.

· Ensure set KPIs are being followed by Production Supervisors.

· Participate in the strategic planning process and help develop long-range plans to meet business profit and growth objectives.

· Develops, reviews, and implements strategies and actions resulting in continuous improvement in safety, product quality, product delivery, productivity, material utilization, customer service, workforce diversity, quality of work life, and lower manufacturing costs.

· Provides assistance to the Engineering Department in the selection, layout, and installation of new equipment and the improvement of current equipment in the production area.

· Cooperates with the Quality Control and Quality Assurance Departments to ensure compliance with all quality SOPs.

· Supports the Quality and technical departments with any audits, including GMP Certifications, SQF, or any customer-specific audits. Ensures and maintains appropriate files for tracking batch and productivity records.

· Tracks productivity numbers for all lines and employees for all beverage lines, meeting and exceeding efficiency standards.

· Have knowledge of Customers, including: customer needs, product strategy, and customer specifications.

· Improve and maintain OEE for each line.

· Lead efforts to continuously control costs, improve efficiency and increase production

· Determine staffing requirements for all night shift production

· Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop Production Personnel

· Ensures effective employee relations: Provides coaching for development. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution and disciplinary action.

· Demonstrate knowledge of the Retort Process by earning a Better Food Processing Certificate

· Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others

· Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare actions to achieve results

· 2 – 3 Years Supervisory Experience: Including employee hiring and retention, performance review, and discipline

· Ability to measure performance against goals and standards

· Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others

· Ability to speak persuasively and listen effectively

· Ability to manage multiple priorities

· Problem analysis and resolution skills

· Ability to achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Strong team player

· B.A. Business/ Sciences, or will take work-related experiences in place of education.