Millions of times a day in over 80% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle Foods brands. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products, many of which have been trusted household names for decades. Headquartered in Mountain Lakes, NJ, our $2.6B business employs more than 4,500 people in 19 sites around North America. We are a leader in the dry and frozen foods segments and our brands hold the #1 or #2 market position in 9 out of 12 major category segments in which they compete. Our brands include Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Aunt Jemima, Lenders Bagels and Vlasic just to name a few.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for managing all production activities on a designated shift. The scope of this position includes all phases of production, including processing, packaging, case packing, and palletizing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned.
• Supervise all production activities in accordance with corporate and plant policies, programs, and standards concerning safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Provide continual leadership and guidance to team members for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and establishing good working relationships.
• Actively promote plant safety and environmental programs and procedures that are in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Actively promote adherence to corporate Quality, Sanitation, GMP and HACCP standards to achieve a finished product within quality control specifications.
• Manage staffing levels to current labor contract / labor standards requirements.
• Assign responsibilities to team members, as required to meet planned production schedules.
• Coordinate the proper training of team members within the assigned department.
• Apply disciplinary actions in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Review shift activities and results, making adjustments as required for continuous improvement.
• Investigate production delays and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Keep management informed of the status of production and promptly notify management of issues impacting production.
• Coordinate the storage and rework of quality control hold products with appropriate plant personnel.
• Promote an environment conducive to teams, teamwork, and line-driven accountability.
• Complete special projects, duties and assignments, as appropriate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides direct supervision to production personnel. In the absence of a sanitation supervisor, may provide direct supervision to sanitation personnel. In the absence of a maintenance supervisor, may provide direct supervision to maintenance personnel. In the absence of a warehouse, distribution, or shipping and receiving supervisor, may provide direct supervision to warehouse, distribution, or shipping and receiving personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
LEADER ATTRIBUTES:
• Embraces change
• Accepts ambiguity, fluid and flexible to meet business needs
• Takes ownership for self and holds others accountable
• Able to understand and effective interface with a diverse group of team members
• Good listener
• Belief in teaching and coaching others
• Self initiative
• Able to see the “big” picture
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good organization skills
• Self- motivated – desire to win and be the best
• Able to motivate/inspire others
• Belief in teams and be a good team member
• Good conflict management skills
• Results focused
• Strives to continuously improve the operations
• Able to effectively give and receive feedback
EDUCATION:
• Undergraduate Degree, required.
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Production Management, Industrial Technology, Engineering or related field, preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience, preferred.
• Professional experience within packaging/food products industry, preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES:
• Ability to maintain high expectations for self and others, demonstrating a dedication to achievement of results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel and/or demonstrate the ability to learn
multiple computer applications.
• Ability to analyze data and information, and to make effective and timely decisions.
• Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to work under pressure and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
• Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All openings will be filled based on the qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin,sponsor, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or as a veteran of the Vietnam Era. All applicants are invited to complete the Affirmative Action Supplement.
