Operations Specialist - Production

Beech-Nut; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech-Nut Nutrition Company in Amsterdam, NY is seeking an Operations Specialist to operate and clean high-speed batching, filling and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost control, and service, with a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.

This position is unionized, and after a 60-day probationary period, the employee must join Local 53 of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco, and Grain Millers union.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete production, quality, and operational records per company and regulatory agency standards.
• Support production activities in keeping with effective operations.
• Support the achievement of company objectives, goals, strategies and measurements.
• Consult with plant personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality.
• Develop relationships with team members built on a mutual trust and respect.
• Support and participate in developing and implementing operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Ensure plant sanitation and safety levels meet or exceed Beech-Nut and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance to all PPE and GMP standards.
• Develop systems to ensure Beech-Nut operating standards are followed.
• Participate in local, state, and federal regulatory agency inspections.
• Use lean tools (5S, VSM, OEE, etc.).
• Support manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which include safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service.

Job description

Operations Specialist: Quality & Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Monday - Thursday 3:00pm- 1:30am

About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company...

We are one of America's leading companies providing nutritious, safe, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products.

Our work is organized around our mission To delight Consumers through honest goodness in every bite. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values...

We believe in Growing Together. Our four core values, Create Wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish Others, and Take Responsibility, guide how we work, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They help us deliver innovative solutions, support each other's development, and create value for our customers, consumers, and communities.

Create Wow ~ Everyone Hero ~ Nourish Others ~ Take Responsibility

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

About the Role...

As an Operations Specialist you will be responsible for operating and cleaning various types of high-speed batching, filling and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment. Production areas include making, filler, packaging, and sanitation. This position requires individuals who are focused on supporting the business operational goals of safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

This position is a union position and after completing a 60-day probationary period, must join to become a member of the Baker's Confectionary Tobacco Grain Milling (BCTGM) Union, Local 53.

About the Operations Team..

The Operations Team is comprised of diverse individuals who bring a wide breadth of knowledge and experience to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of Beech-Nut Nutrition's LEED(R) certified production facility. The team implements processes and programs to optimize production capabilities, supervises production activities to ensure adherence to BNN ethics and safety procedures, develops production plans and staffing schedules, and oversees basic maintenance and sanitation of machinery and equipment. The team works collaboratively to make sure every aspect of production is running efficiently and effectively so we can continue to do what we do best - making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

Our Commitment to Safety...

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the babies & toddlers we feed. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company's overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site as well as the babies we feed. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. At Beech-Nut, everyone is encouraged to speak up and voice their ideas for improvement or concerns. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Safe, nutritious food is what we do.

About the Work Environment...

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED(R) certified production facility. The candidate will also be required to work in a food manufacturing environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and uniform. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.

What You'll Do...

• Complete production, quality, and operational records per company and regulatory agency standards.
• Support production activities in keeping with effective operations.
• Support the achievement of company objectives, goals, strategies and measurements.
• Consult with plant personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Develop relationships with team members built on a mutual trust and respect.
• Support and participate in developing and implementing operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Ensure plant sanitation and safety levels meet or exceed Beech-Nut and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance to all PPE and GMP standards.
• Develop systems to ensure Beech-Nut operating standards are followed.
• Participate in local, state, and federal regulatory agency inspections.
• Use lean tools (5S, VSM, OEE, etc.).
• Support manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which include safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service.

What You'll Need...

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required Associates degr