Director of Plant Operations - Minneapolis Minnesota

Company: DSJ Global
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted On: 11/07/2024

This role supports all aspects of plant operations such as production, packaging, quality, employee health and safety and more. You will maintain supervision of all employees at the site.Responsibilities:

• Oversee personnel involved in data entry, planning, and production.
• Align activities to evaluate production metrics and develop operational plans focused on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership on initiatives related to employee health and safety, quality, food safety, and productivity.
• Manage the planning process to ensure it aligns with corporate demand forecasts and local production schedules.
• Facilitate the creation of production schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.
• Effectively balance production plans with manufacturing costs.
• Supervise data entry operations to guarantee timely reporting and accuracy of shop orders.
• Promote positive employee relations through coaching, development, and resolving workplace issues.
• Train and develop department leads to embrace change and foster continuous improvement.
• Engage with internal and external customers, as well as management at all levels.
• Maintain a culture that embraces change, addressing employee concerns while meeting operational goals.
• Monitor and manage the department budget in line with the annual operating plan.
• Participate in routine audits and assists in developing procedures and corrective actions.
• Complete safety documentation and verify compliance with program standards
• Participate in mandatory safety training programs.
• Responsible for reporting all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.
• Complete documentation for quality and food safety systems, ensuring compliance with program standards
• Uphold the integrity of the BRC system by following the policies outlined in the Quality Policy Manual and addressing any deficiencies in food safety and quality systems.
• Required to report failures in food safety and quality systems and take necessary actions to maintain the BRC system.Requirements:
  • 7+ years of management, leading large production teams at the site level
  • 5+ years of industry experience in food or beverage manufacturing
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing
  • Strong communication, math and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
  • Ability to work in multiple environments, including hot and cold
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