Manufacturing Manager, Food & Beverage Production, Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Manager, Food & Beverage Production, Continuous ImprovementAyer, MARelocation Offered: YESCompetitive Salary [about $135K] Bonus, Full Benefits, World Class CorporationSUMMARY:Open to candidates across the Northeast, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidateOversee manufacturing processes to meet/exceed daily safety, quality, productivity, cost, and team development daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure process performance and run-to-target results.When targets are not met, follow the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to systematically analyze the root cause of failure and implement sustainable solutions to eliminate problems.Facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement programs to improve manufacturing efficiencies, eliminate waste, increase throughput, and schedule compliance.Supervise, coach, and train members of the manufacturing team membersEnsure all regulatory requirements are met including but not limited to quality, regulatory, supply chain, product development, finance, customer service, etc.Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business or engineering field preferred. Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment required. Food and Beverage manufacturing a plus. Exposure to implementing continuous improvement, employee involvement techniques, change management.Implementation experience of Lean Manufacturing techniquesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDemonstrated people skills and ability to motivate and maintain a positive working environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsWorking knowledge of Daily Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing techniques to eliminate wasteBasis understanding of OSHA and FDA regulationsKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs)Ability to lead and implement change while maintaining a high level of employee engagementExcellent follow-up skills and ability to drive results while building strong team involvement Ensures that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant) with safety, quality, and good manufacturing practices, on time, and meeting patient expectationsLeads daily management processes (cascading/escalation) for alignment with the objectives in the short term (Gambas, Team Huddles), Weekly Operational Reviews, and Monthly Operational reviews for medium and long term to achieve production plansIdentify and achieve performance improvements through gap analysis and root-cause techniquesFocuses on material availability, finished goods quality, on-time delivery through optimal resource allocationProvides timely feedback and coaching to individuals and teams to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectivesEnsure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including the development of specific trainingPromotes and enhances a positive labor-management relationship including efforts to continuously improve teamwork and establish high levels of employee involvementLeads a continuous improvement/employee involvement cultureDrive for excellence and support operators and staff in their tasks focusing on the safety of peopleCONTACT/SEND RESUME:Bill Marek - CEO407.541.7816WWW.VPRECRUITERS.COM