Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager (Food Production)

Bilingual Required (English and Spanish)

1 : 30PM-10PM shift

JOB SUMMARY :

The Assistant Manager is responsible for directly supervising and coordinating the activities of the employees performing either the manufacturing or packaging of products. The incumbent will review daily reports, sales orders, and other performance data to measure productivity, goal achievement and to identify areas needing improvement. They will direct and coordinate all activities concerned with the manufacturing or packaging of products including managing the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of operations. The incumbent will ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, FDA, HACCP, and other regulations. They will ensure the effective utilization and preservation of the company's physical assets as well as creating a positive work environment within the team that encourages innovation by fully utilizing the synergy of all employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Directs and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in the manufacturing or packaging of products to include the machine operators and material handlers.
• Confers with supervisors to coordinate the output of product and activities within or between departments.
• Enforces safety and sanitation regulations.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects and malfunctions.
• Observes work and monitors gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production standards.
• Conducts employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures and assigns employees to train with Leads.
• Interprets specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for employees.
• Manages employees' time and attendance records and approves all hours.
• Reads and analyzes work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and evaluates current production estimates and outputs.
• Requisitions materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
• Maintains operations data, such as time, production and cost records and prepares management reports of production results.
• Determines standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability and workloads.
• Manages employee complaints and confers with director on resolution.
• Recommends and implements measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency.
• Recommends and executes on employee actions such as hiring, evaluations, and promotions.
• Complies with Food Safety standards and implements measures and processes to comply with laws, regulations and standards. Supports external audits and implements improvement measures.
• Develops constructive and cooperative relationships with other senior leaders. Acts as a liaison with Sales to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction in helping to address customer concerns.
• Encourages and motivates the workforce towards a positive work environment by building mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
• Identifies the developmental needs for staff and implements the necessary coaching, mentoring or training to improve staff knowledge and skills.
• Oversees HACCP, FDA, Safety Programs and other regulations compliance within Operations
• The incumbent has the authority to take immediate corrective actions when dealing with Food Safety and Food Quality issues and is required to report these issues to the Department Manager or Food Safety Manager for further action, if required.

QUALIFYING SKILLS REQUIREMENT :

Apply directly at www.lehivalley.com / careers and upload your resume.