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    Director of Manufacturing - Buffalo, United States - KCO Resource Management

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    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 GMP's.

    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


    Job Responsibilities:
    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.


    Required Skills/Qualifications:
    Bachelor's 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, PLC's, 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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