Production Shift Manager - San Dimas

Position Description and Purpose:  · Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and s ...

Job description

Position Description and Purpose: 

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. 

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

The Shift Manager is responsible for the overall management of the manufacturing facility for a given shift, coordinating the activities of employees engaged in the operation and support of a variety of production and packaging systems. They are responsible for monitoring progress to the schedule and ensuring accurate reporting of employee safety, quality, department efficiencies, labor utilization, materials, and line time, all which are reported to the organization on a daily basis. The Shift Manager is the primary point of coordination with support teams such as Maintenance, Human Resources, Quality and Supply Chain. The Shift Manager will work towards the achievement of company goals and objectives by meeting customer requirements and cost control, as well as enforcing company procedures and policies related to labor regulations, OSHA Compliance, State, and local laws and ordinances relevant to the operation, staff, and food safety.

Hours: 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the activities of the assigned shift to achieve scheduled production quantities, cost, and quality. Manages the process and personnel through area leads, monitoring progress throughout the day and responding by adjusting the plan as needed.

• Aggressively monitors and ensures that all employees are trained in safe work practices, and that such are being followed. Displays a personal commitment and diligence to employee to safety by reporting all accidents and near misses to the leadership team on a timely basis. Encourages employee's personal involvement and accountability for safe working conditions and practices.

• Acts as the primary champion for product quality, constantly monitoring and assessing compliance to specifications and process adherence. Partners with the Quality Assurance team to monitor key process parameters and quality evaluations. Responds to quality deviations and communicates action plans to senior management.

• Interfaces with other teams in the organization such as scheduling, supply warehouse, and quality assurance to ensure customer deadlines are met and resources are optimized.

• Trains, coaches, mentors, praises, and provides feedback to the line teams.

• Inspects and measures efficiency of all facets of production and packaging to verify conformance to standards; thus, seeking out inefficiencies and correcting them immediately for optimal shift performance. Compares current run speeds, waste, and labor usage to align with the playbook procedures and outlined targets.

• Directs employees in adjustment of process systems to meet product standards. Ensures that no adjustments are made outside of approved boundaries without management approval.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules by reassigning or releasing employees based on the demands of the job.

• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production and packaging methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and enhance employee safety.

• Monitors adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and leads proactive corrective action.

• Leads all pre-shift meetings to discuss schedule for the day and any safety training that is needed

• Ensures the documentation of all training of each employee and ensures that they understand assigned job tasks and that they can perform to the required level of proficiency.

• Initiates personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, and disciplinary progressive measures.

• Participates in daily and weekly review meetings and provides commentary on performance and resource needs to achieve scheduled expectations.

• Works directly with the production and packaging leads to ensure efficiency is met and standards are produced.

• Monitors each cleaning event between products and reports deviations from the scheduled time required.

• Identifies defects/deficiencies and coordinates solutions with support team members.

• Ensure compliance with Internal, Federal, State, and local guidelines and regulations including GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA and TTB.

Other Duties Assigned

• Managerial Responsibilities – Provides leadership for 40 to 60 employees across the shift in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees, planning tasks, and directing work activities. Participates in appraising employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Participates in company activities to support and display unity throughout the organization.

Competencies:

• Strong Leadership Skills

• Has demonstrated the ability to build strong, effective teams.

• Ability to mentor and motivate production teams

• Ability to understand complex technical equipment and processes

• Attention to detail

• Commitment to task

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective analytical, administrative and organizational skills

• Conflict management

• Decision making and problem solving

• Flexibility

• Quality

• Teamwork

Education and/or Experience

• 3-4 years of progressive supervisory experience in a food production facility

• BS Degree in food science, engineering, supply chain management or business administration. A High School Diploma or equivalent experience will be considered.

• Knowledge of food industry

• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills. Experience in LEAN or other Continuous Improvement practices.

• Must be computer literate in Email, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google docs and Google meet

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Bilingual is preferred, English and Spanish  but not required

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Available to work extended hours and ability to multi-task

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

Compensation

• $100,000 - $110,000

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.