EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance management
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Knowledge of basic mechanics, welding, electrical, fabrication, preventative maintenance, plant operations, government environmental and safety regulations.
- Refrigerated foods processing and packaging
- Food safety and sanitation principles (GMP, SQF)
- State and Federal rules and regulations (USDA, FDA, OSHA, etc.)
- Knowledge of plant operations and production scheduling
SKILLS IN:
- Supervising personnel in a manufacturing environment
- Communication and interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Be able to recognize problem situations and take appropriate steps to resolve.
- Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Auto CAD and inventory control computer programs (SAP)
- Advancement planning of direct reports.
- Leadership and team skills (interpersonal, leading teams, communication)
- Good written and verbal communication skills, able to make detailed presentations and present them to upper levels of management. Managing employees and production operations
- Able to supervise department personnel in a fair and consistent manner.