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Director of Manufacturing

Job Description: 

Primary Purpose:   
Under the direction of the Vice President, West Operations, oversee plant production, safety, quality and cost control; direct workforce in a safe environment, maintaining accident-free work record while producing a quality product with high levels of production. 

Requirements: 

Language and Mathematical Skills:
1.    English/Spanish written and oral fluency is preferred.
2.    Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
3.    Write routine reports and correspondence, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
4.    Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
5.    Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Required Education and Experience:        
1.    Managing experience and skills in financial planning with variable budgets, standard costs, and general manufacturing knowledge is necessary.
2.    Experience in adapting to and fully utilizing ERP systems, particularly with MPS, MRP and inventory management.
3.    BA/BS in Engineering, Operations Research, Decision Systems or related field is required. 
4.    Demonstrated knowledge of food safety and general plant safety practices and procedures. 
5.    Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet programs is required.

Certifications, Licenses:
1.    California Driver’s License
2.    First Aid Certificate/CPR Training
3.    Forklift operation certification

Competitive salary and benefits. 

Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Lead people in safety, food safety, quality, customer service and cost efficiencies in the plant.
  • Define and recommend plant objectives; develop specific short and long range plans and programs together with supporting budget requests.
  • Drive daily success by utilizing manufacturing processes in each facet of the Plant.
  • Measure results against specified key operating indicator targets.
  • Direct, coach and develop the plant managers and supervisors in the execution of their responsibilities.
  • Plan and determine requirements necessary for the successful rollout of new products.
  • Lead coordination of master planning, production, receiving, purchasing and inventory management.
  • Monitor and evaluate cost per pound and pound per man hour to standards.
  • Develop good employee relations based upon company vision. 
  • Interpret company policy for hourly employees. 
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of Production Personnel including shift managers and supervisors.

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