What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Plant Manager position at Umpqua Dairy?
Umpqua Dairy is looking to hire an Assistant Plant Manager. Umpqua Dairy offers excellent benefits and culture!
SUMMARY
- Work in a manner consistent with our Core Values and promoting and exemplifying our Purpose in all activities.
- Continue to pursue personal and professional development, including but not limited to: leadership, financial, and strategic skills, through internal and external methods.
- Support the Plant & Operations team members and the plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.
- Provide support and back up to the Plant Manager
- Learn and develop knowledge of the entire plant operations, develop a strong working relationship with the team and know what everyone does. Become versed in all aspects and develop the ability to step in and run any of the equipment.
- Learn the vault and freezer operations and develop relationships to promote a team environment between vault/freezer and plant teams.
- Develop understanding of how vault and transportation work together, fostering improved communications and teamwork
- Take part in production planning, find ways to fine tune, and create efficiencies.
- Develop understanding of what each supervisory position consists of and continuously monitor and develop their professional growth.
- Look for and create efficiencies to ensure the plant/vault/freezer are all operating at maximum potential.
- Ensure that team members are provided opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Own and promote a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
- Work with all departments to ensure the operations areas are effective and meet company productivity and cost targets.
- Ensure a sufficient inventory of necessary ingredients and supplies for processing and handling of products.
- Coordinate with Transportation, wholesale, and vault team to ensure department is timely and effective in the load out of trucks and communicates effectively.
- Work with the Maintenance department to ensure equipment is maintained and available for needed repairs or PM’s.
- Hold daily production review meetings for continuous improvement and productive information sharing.
- Work with Plant Manager and Vault manager on effective scheduling of labor for the operations.
- Adhere to the budgeted labor dollars and maintains loss control in fluid and packaging.
- Maintain an effective housekeeping program in all areas of responsibility.
- Support continuous improvement in all areas, monitor and report KPI’s
Reasonable accommodations may be made enabling individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: HS diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a food/dairy manufacturing environment.
- Capable of initiating & driving change.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence others.
- Demonstrated skills in leading and developing team members.
- Inquisitive and analytical mind that challenges tradition and the status quo combined with a common-sense approach that actively pursues the best way to achieve practical solutions.
- Ability to learn quickly and continuously.
Salary : $79,700 - $101,000
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