Food Room Manager

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

OPPORTUNITY

The primary purpose of this position is to lead and execute both the strategic vision as well as the day-to-day operation of the Milwaukee Food Production Department. The Food Room Manager is a strategic leader and has operational responsibility for continuously improving safety, quality and productivity within our food, API and cosmetic production while delivering daily production schedules.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Owner of departmental safety and actively lead and participate in facility safety improvements.
• Lead the 1st shift food operation and manage activities of backshifts
• Ensure all employee training is completed on-time. Identify training needs and plan accordingly.
• Direct all planned activities for the Milwaukee Food Processing Department.
• Coordinate lean manufacturing implementation and activities such as standardized work, Problem solving, Line Balance, Kanban, Value Stream mapping, Set-up reduction, and 5S.
• Ensure all duties outlined in relevant SOP’s (GMP’s) are understood and adhered to. (Daily cleaning, paperwork, material handling, PPE adherence, internal audits, inspections)
• Proactively coach, mentor, and guide employee performance through the use of daily communication and annual performance evaluations.
• Responsible for leading the monthly GMP inspection.
• Establish a functional area brand & vision focused on delivering a high level of customer service.
• Work with manufacturing manager to establish consistent and effective communication channels.
• Develop, maintain and visual Food Room KPI’s.
• Ensure room metrics are in line with lean manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Facilitate the introduction of new products, process & equipment into the food production area.
• Review processes within supporting functional group for areas of opportunity.
• Utilize production processing time data to measure the facilities opportunities to improve.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems to the Manufacturing Manager or the Quality Assurance Manager upon observation of known or potential issue.
• Identify and implement cost savings projects
• Assume Incident Command Responsibilities for MK facilities.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree required, natural sciences and/or business focused.
• Minimum 5 years in a GMP manufacturing environment with leadership responsibilities.
• HACCP Certification
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and excel required.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to remain seated for up to two hours at a time, ability to stand for an extended period of time, ability to climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to pass all pre-employment testing including, but not limited to, background check, MVR, and drug screening.
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited
• Able to work in environment where temperatures exceed 100 Fahrenheit.
• Able to be clean shaven. No exposed jewelry in body piercings when in a GMP production area
• Able to be an active member of Milwaukee’s Emergency Response Team including the ability to wear a respirator

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

WHY HYDRITE?  

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