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Corn Product Manager | Bilingual | at Gruma in Goldsboro, Nort
Job Description
Mission Foods is currently seeking a skilled 1st Shift Manager for their Jefferson, GA location. The Shift Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of either the Flour or Corn Department. They will serve as a liaison between upper management and line employees, ensuring that all activities are conducted in compliance with internal and external regulations.
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Must be familiar with the quality system requirements of the plant.
- Ensure that all activities of the process are conducted within the specifications.
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Responsible for verifying and controlling that Flour/Corn production KPIs (Yield, Waste, Overweight, Efficiency, Labor, etc.) are within or better than budget.
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Serve as a liaison between management and line employees.
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Ensure that all duties are performed following GMPs.
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Responsible for communicating the production schedules to the Supervisors/Leads.
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Report any discrepancy in the documentation (work instructions, charts, forms, etc.)
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Responsible of the revision of the training needs and for the training for the Supervisors and employees in the different areas, and to keep records. (AIB, training, Safety, etc.)
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Responsible for Department safety.
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Resolve process problems.
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Perform safety and sanitation inspections and keep records.
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Resolve problems between employees and document any disciplinary actions.
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Promote teamwork within his/her department and with other departments.
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Set specific goals to improve the department.
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All duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
5 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity in a manufacturing environment is required. * Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
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Experience in manufacturing management roles with a proven track record in leading manufacturing teams to improve continuously the efficiency of production methods and, ultimately, the quality of products.
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Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors)
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Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
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Experience with manufacturing safety concepts, applications, and committees.
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Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
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Team management/leadership/development skills, including the ability to manage people in an organization matrix and get the best out of them.
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Maturity, self-confidence, and effective communication skills.
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A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment.
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Budget preparation and Cost analysis
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SAP & Kronos knowledge preferred.
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Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written (desirable)
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Be able to walk long distances and to be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
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Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
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Ability to work flexible hours to manage a 3-shift operation required.
Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Job Responsibilities
Assist the Plant Superintendent in the supervision and administration of the Production Department.
Assist the Plant Superintendent in planning the production needs.
Prepare and maintain Production and Maintenance budgets.
Evaluate and approve purchases of new equipment and modifications to existing ones.
Evaluate and approve modifications to the process.
Implementation of systems, standards and specifications involving the quality of the corn flour and ingredients used.
Supervise and administrate the Production employees.
Administrative duties related to the production of corn flour.
Solving operational problems related to the production of corn flour.
Continuous improvement of the production of corn flour.
Create and perform changes (when needed) to the operational procedures (PB09).Review, create and approve level “C” and “D” documents of the procedure listed above.
Regular attendance is required.
Directly responsible for food safety and quality by ensuring equipment and facilities are maintained and ensuring that the training and education of department employees in his/her area is done.
Responsible for reviewing and auditing performance and driving continuous improvement.
Be aware of the role in the Food Safety Management System by awareness of the importance and relevance of his/her activities and to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Promote an adequate environment for the employees of AMLP.
See Departmental Matrix for additional Job Duties.