Operations Shift Manager

Blue Diamond Growers; Salida (CO); Sur place; USD 93 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Blue Diamond Growers is seeking an Operations Shift Manager to oversee daily shift operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role collaborates with the Site Director to develop plant strategies and deliver site goals, while managing frontline staff and driving continuous improvement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of food manufacturing experience, with leadership capabilities and knowledge of SQF and SPC tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Manufacturing.
• 6 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience.
• Experience supervising manufacturing teams; translate concepts into concrete actions.

Responsabilités

• Establishes and communicates goals for safety, quality, service, and performance.
• Owns production/operations systems to drive continuous improvement.
• Leads shift to meet schedules, control inventory, and achieve service levels.
• Acts as Startup Lead for critical equipment projects and modifications.
• Gains mastery of the production process and drives innovation initiatives.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts, setting standards and training staff.
• Promotes Zero Waste, Zero Harm, One Team, and 100% Commitment.
• Contributes to Annual Operating Plan and cost improvements.
• Supports food safety and sanitation to meet customer expectations.
• Develops plans to grow team capabilities and coaches direct reports.
• Fosters learning to create a flexible, agile workforce.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Safety & quality

Production scheduling

Continuous improvement

Food manufacturing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Manufacturing

Outils

SCADA systems

Inventory control systems

Description du poste

Work Shift: Multiple Shifts Pay Type: Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $92,800.00 - $120,400.00

JOB OVERVIEW

The Operations Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing daily operations during a specific shift, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves managing frontline staff, maintaining quality control, improving operational procedures, and ensuring safety and compliance standards are consistently met. Ensures that shift establishes and delivers expectations across Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, and People objectives. Collaborates with the Site Director and the Site Leadership Team to provide the development of plant strategies within the manufacturing department to deliver the site goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes, communicates, and executes measurable manufacturing and team member goals to achieve uncompromised safety, quality, service, and performance results.
• Maintain ownership of one or more production/operations systems or tools deployed to drive continuous improvement at the site.
• Leads shift operations to ensure conformance to production schedules, effective inventory control, and achievement of service level goals.
• Serves as the Operations Startup Lead for critical projects involving the modification or installation of new equipment.
• Achieves technical mastery of the production process and contributes to innovation initiatives as required.
• Leads a system in key focus areas or continuous improvement efforts, including establishing standards, training team members, inspecting against standards, and measuring results.
• Promote and develop a culture of Zero Waste, Zero Harm, One Team, and 100% Commitment.
• Participates in creating the Annual Operation Plan, driving improvements in fixed and variable costs.
• Promotes and supports high standards of food safety and sanitation to ensure product quality levels meet or exceed customer and consumer expectations.
• Builds development plans to enhance the capabilities of team members at all levels.
• Actively coaches direct reports to improve individual and team performance.
• Fosters continuous learning to create a flexible and agile workforce.
• Participate as a member of the Site Leadership team to execute strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum level of education required Bachelor's Degree related to the fields of Engineering, Business Management, and Manufacturing.
• Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience 6 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience.
• Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) Experience supervising manufacturing teams.
• Experience effectively leading a team environment; skilled with translating concepts into concrete examples.
• Experience operating a wide range of food processing equipment; knowledge of SQF and quality standards and requirements.
• Cross-functional understanding of maintenance practices and techniques; good understanding of SPC and associated tools.
• Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) Covers weekends as needed to support 24/7 operations.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)

• Experience functioning as a proactive team player.
• Experience in coaching and development of both direct reports and broader organization.
• Knowledge of City/County/State & Federal Rules and Regulations concerning municipal codes.
• Must possess strong planning skills with ability to analyze trends and determine corrective actions.
• Demonstrated ability to produce on schedule.
• Act independently in a constructive manner.
• Strongly motivated to improve self.
• Demonstrated leadership ability through discovering and utilizing people’s capabilities, recognizing good work and earning the respect of peers and subordinates.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

Number of Direct Reports 1-5

Number of Indirect Reports 20- 60

Titles of Direct Reports (if applicable) Team Leader Department Leads

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to physically move throughout the facility, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and tight access areas. Able to sit/work at a desk for extended periods of time doing things such as analytical work or reports, which requires focus, while utilizing a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a plant environment being exposed to dust, high noise levels, extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations, fumes and odors from welding and other maintenance processes, poor lighting, and wet operation work conditions. Typical conditions may include prolonged sitting, standing and walking.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!

Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

ABOUT BLUE DIAMOND

In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.