Formulation Manager

Formulation Manager

Job Summary:

Oversee all aspects of Formulation and Material Handling for all shifts.  Will provide direction to the Formulation Supervisor in accomplishing the overall department objectives. 

Responsibilities:

• Directly manage all aspects of employment life cycle for staffing to include but not be limited to:  Interviewing, Selection, Training, Time management, Scheduling, Directing work, Promotions/Status changes, Disciplining, Terminations, Performance management, Monitoring, and implementing legal compliance measures.
• Directly manages formulation supervisors.
• Plan and direct daily work assignments.
•  Ensure department duties are completed by staff.
• Retrieve raw materials and ingredients from warehouse rack locations.
• Accurately weigh, label, and palletize seasoning batches needed for production.
• Follow the production schedule and complete the formulation of seasoning batches based on the order the batches will be produced.
• Properly seal and return all unused materials to the correct warehouse location.
• Fill in for supervisor, lead, material handling or formulator positions as needed.
• Monitor and coordinate all activities within and between departments to meet standards.
• Develop, implement, and enforce departmental processes and procedures that maintain accurate inventory levels and correct use of systems.
• Train new employees on job SOP’s, GMP’s and equipment used to formulate.
• Utilize CSC Inventory and Paycom systems to perform managerial duties.
• Conduct 90 day and annual reviews on employees and provide consistent feedback.
• Administer & document discipline for performance and attendance.
• Lead efforts to troubleshoot inventory issues and cycle counting.
• Conduct audits on formulators work.
• Attend daily scheduling meeting.
• Lead efforts to correct and help solve food safety issues.
• Operate forklift equipment.
• Act as MOD as needed and/or per schedule.
• Coach and assist personnel in an uplifting, supportive manner.
• Mitigate complaints, mediate personnel issues, and resolve problems.
• Lead investigation and follow-up of near misses, addressing those involved.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field highly preferred.  Associate’s degree preferred; High School diploma/GED required
• Must have 2 years’ experience in supervisory role, within manufacturing preferred; within formulation a plus
• 5 years’ manufacturing experience required; food industry preferred
• Experience picking, material handling, and order selection of materials
• Ability to perform all formulation and material handling jobs
• Must be Forklift certified
• Exceptional math skills
• Strong oral comprehension and expression skills
• Must have dependability with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated success in building teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees
• Must be self-motivated with strong initiative
• Must have solid decision making and problem-solving skills
• Must have the ability to motivate teams of employees
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency required; Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• PCQI Trained preferred
• Must be available to work all shifts and weekends as needed
• Stand for the duration of the shift.
• Walk long distances.
• Push, pull, lift, & carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and drums weighing up to 100lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height.
• Hold, grasp or turn with the use of hands.
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers.
• Kneel, stoop, or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work, and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher.
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word.  Convey detailed instructions to others.
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity.
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed