Manufacturing Manager

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit for more information.

We are looking for a 2 nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor to join our team in Tolleson, AZ. Reporting to the Plant Director.

SUMMARY :

Provide leadership and supervision for Production and Sanitation functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Manage all Operations on shift.
• Provide support and leadership in inventory control, quality assurance, use of the ERP system ‘X3’, and purchasing.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates, peers, and supervisors.
• Manage staff to provide consistent performance with predicable results.
• Review performance metrics and make improvements.
• Work with support departments to make improvements in all facets of the organization including safety, food safety, quality, purchasing, accounting, training and Human Resources.
• Provide support and active involvement in Food Safety improvement initiatives.
• Review daily production schedule for effective utilization of labor.
• Manage department budgets and hourly labor wage.
• Insure proper packaging and labeling of product is being done correctly.
• Controls product waste and makes adjustments if waste is higher.
• Monitor production line flow to optimize product safety and yields.
• Insure work orders are completed as requested for quality and scheduling requirements.
• Continually monitor Production areas for required sanitation.
• Audit associates time sheets and ensure proper clock in and clock outs per associate are done in ADP.
• Plan/schedule next day’s production run with subordinates.
• Experience with SQF, AIB, GFSI, etc.
• Provides proper guides and mentoring to subordinates in food safety programs and GMP’s practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position directly supervises several subordinate Supervisors and Hourly associates on shift.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from a four year college or university, and four+ years of management related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous Supervisory Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

HACCP or SQF certification is recommended.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Leadership and time management.
• Basic knowledge of SPC, Control Charts, Lean Manufacturing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand; sit; walk; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The associate must infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and cold temperatures of 35 to 40 F with infrequent exposure to sub-zero cold storage temperatures (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REQUIRED TRAINING

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required

on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Benefits:

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.