Summary

This role will be reporting directly to the Production Manager and is responsible for building, training, and improving a team that puts safety first, develop a team that will meet or exceed customer and company goals, at the lowest cost possible by minimizing waste and increasing recoveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EHS&S initiatives to ensure no injury to self or others
• Support the Production Manager in day-to-day operations of the factory
• Support Shift Manager and Packaging Supervisors with training/guidance to successfully achieve expectations
• Work with Shift Managers and Process Team Leads to effectively create/maintain a safe working environment in all areas of the facility and direct supervision to the plant’s production employees
• Create and or improve existing Processing Troubleshooting Guide for the entire Moses Lake Production Team
• Carry out Production Managers responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Follow production planning to prepare equipment, ingredients, and raw materials for daily operations (French Fries and formed products)
• Control the processing lines and suggest adjustment as needed, from raw material to finished packaged product, to assure quality and guarantee customer and consumer satisfaction
• Fill in for Shift Manager position in times of their absence, day or night shift as required by Production Manager
• Knowledge and ability to operate various types of processing and packaging equipment (peeler, PEF, sorter, blancher, dryer, fryer, freezer tunnel and baggers)
• Work Order/Maintenance Coordination
• Work with maintenance supervisors to help prioritize weekly schedule and utilize operational downtime to resolve mechanical/electrical issues
• Work with Instrumentation Supervisor to manage SST and their responsibilities
• MMS Auditing

Typical Education

Relevant Experience

5+ years Shift Manager/Superintendent role preferred
3+ years Food processing experience and training preferred

Required Certifications

Other Information

• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams
• Effective conflict resolution techniques
• Demonstrated ability to set and attain goals
• Ability to be self-managed/self-directed
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles with the ability train employees and lead effective cost savings and quality improvement team events
• Experience and understanding of potato processing
• Proficient computer skills
• Understanding of quality assurance specifications, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrated cross-functional communication skills, both verbal and written, and experience creating and delivering effective presentations
• Strong organizational and analytical
• Understanding of Company policies and federal regulations concerning sanitation, safety, security, and labor agreements
• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary
• Understanding of food manufacturing is desirable.
• Abilities: requires highly developed observation and troubleshooting skills related to all process and supporting equipment and systems

Compensation: $75k - $85k annually plus annual incentive plan eligibility.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com