Assistant Production Manager - Dairy at Shamrock Foods in Phoenix, AZ

Plan, organize and direct production personnel in all phases of the production process to assure the facility operates in a highly efficient manner. Ensure that the products manufactured conform to Shamrock defined product quality standards, as well as Federal, State and local standards of product identity, safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Essential Duties:

• Oversee production keeping efficiencies and bottles per minute up including assisting with change overs, shift changes, etc.
• Monitor and manage employee work schedules and coordinates breaks
• Work closely with mechanics to minimize downtime by scheduling special assignments, assist during breakdowns and be proactive with PMs
• Provide employee feedback via performance evaluations provided by the company. Mentor direct reports, identify strengths and weaknesses and manage resources accordingly.
• Plan, communicate and monitor raw material needs per production demand.
• Ensure that proper GMP & housekeeping procedures are followed plant-wide as outlined by Shamrock Quality Dept and that the plant is ready for inspections from USDA, vendors, internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain plant safety awareness.
• Monitor adherence to a master sanitation program and assure tasks are being completed.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures for production duties and lead meetings when assigned.
• Work with department heads to ensure rework is consumed in a timely manner.
• Support the company's operational priorities (UTR) by looking for ways to improve Quality, Safety and Waste Reduction/Productivity/5S. Use the company issued tools to complete the projects assigned to you.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of production & operations leadership experience
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Good computer skills including MS Office experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of associates and teams
• Continued training/experience in 5S/Lean/World Class Manufacturing preferred
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach and handle objects, tools, or controls; and communicate when necessary to complete duties. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to observe surroundings, objects, and labels at both close and far distances.

Corporate Summary:

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission:

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.