Shift Manager - 2nd Shift - Ajinomoto Foods North America

• Provide guidance, direction, and motivation to Production and Operations to encourage ownership of results at all levels.
• Overall responsibility for the efficient startup, operation and rundown of assigned production lines based on the production schedule.
• Analyze the daily cost variance report to investigate performance efficiencies, labor variances, product scrap, and raw materials used.
• Advance the department culture with an integrated approach to production and quality, based on teamwork and cooperation.
• Collaborate with other management, engineering, and quality assurance personnel to resolve production problems and recommend measures to improve the operations and utilization of machines and equipment.
• Review productions processing schedules to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and work assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations and quality, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Recommend and/or manage continuous improvement in a way that engages employees and functional partners in a systematic, effective and collaborative manner.
• Work with other Shift Production Manager to evaluate production jobs and create comprehensive training guides that outline position training requirements and training timelines.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to measure and track improvements in shift performance.
• Provide direction and leadership in the resolution of technical, production-related and quality problems to assure completion.
• Ensure deviations are investigated fully, driving root cause analysis for corrective action.
• Lead the department through both tactical and strategic initiatives in accordance with established company procedures, safety and quality standards and government or regulatory guidelines
• Drive 5S implementation/practices while generating and implementing process and/or productivity improvements.
• Ensure strict observance of all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform all other work as required by the Company.

• High school diploma and 3-5 years of progressive production or related experience in a USDA food manufacturing facility required. Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent technical school degree preferred or equivalent experience and education.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in equipment used in food production required.
• Experience supporting, measuring and improving processes to meet organization goals while coordinating with other departments and managers.
• Knowledgeable at creating precise employee documentation and files.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with and train employees in a clear and concise manner through both written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to read and interpret documents as well as the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to problems involving several variables in standardized and unstandardized situations.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook and Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.

PHYSYCAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently
required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to
reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The
employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50
pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.

Salary: 90,000/yr +  20% annual bonus based on performance

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