- Drives continuous improvement efforts, including facilitating the vision, execution and communication of Continuous Improvement practices.
- Assure team members understand and comply with GMP and safe work practices.
- Coordinate with the VP of Operations to establish prioritization of projects to reduce waste, improve quality, and reduce conversion costs.
- Teach, mentor, and develop front-line supervisors in lean methods and processes by working side by side on Continuous Improvement initiatives and process improvements
- Collaborate with Contract Sales, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Quality teams in the development of production capacity targets and scheduling optimization.
- Responsible for creating budgetary objectives and financial performance to established goals
- Establish a daily scorecard and monitor KPI results; explain variances and partner with peers to resolve gaps in performance.
- Manage capital improvement projects from conception, approval, implementation, and standardization.
- Work closely with UAW Union leadership and Joint Operations Leadership Team (JOLT) to assure a proactive and highly effective labor-management relationship.
- Assist in regulatory and customer visits to create a strong linkage with the manufacturing leadership and our partners.
- Provide front line leadership and business unit direction in creating well-organized and functioning teams and structure.
- Mentors and motivates professionals, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
- Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Dairy or Food Science, or a related area
- 7+ years of leadership experience in a multi-SKU Food Manufacturing Environment (dairy preferred)
- Experience and knowledge of fluid process piping, thermal processing, CIP systems, automated valves, pumps, PLCs, SCADA, and related technology.
- Demonstrated history of enlisting fellow team members to a shared vision, demonstrated ability to lead people and get results.
- Strong understanding of industrial Safety PPE, Ergonomics, housekeeping, OSHA standards and HAZMAT
- Proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with a balance for gaining consensus and ownership, with decisiveness and timeliness
- Resourceful and efficient at executing a wide range of facility, equipment and process improvements.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing; six sigma certification preferred
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Director of Manufacturing - Buffalo, United States - KCO Resource Management
Description
Director of Manufacturing
We are looking for a Director of Manufacturing for an established food manufacturing company. This role will play an integral part in managing production activities while ensuring team & food safety, quality and GMPs. The Director of Manufacturing will join a long-standing Western New York company that will be commissioning a brand-new product line in the near future and continue to promote a culture of continuous improvement. This position will report directly to the VP of Operations
Location: Western New York, about 45 mins from Buffalo
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