Ken's Foods
Manage and coordinate the activities of the Packaging Department. Optimize costs in the manufacturing of products, meeting quality and efficiency standards while upholding the policies and procedures of the company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for guidance and compliance to SQF certification, maintaining General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and housekeeping, ensuring inspection‑ready conditions at all times.
Responsible for manufacturing and filling of products to meet forecasts at the lowest cost possible, consistent with quality standards.
Responsible for the safety and welfare of packaging employees and ensuring department meets OSHA standards.
Measure and report KPI of the operations and share with team members.
Plan, coordinate, advise, and provide necessary resources for the Packaging department.
Coach and develop Packaging team, ensuring job duties are performed efficiently and effectively through training and education.
Manage company’s assets, including financial ROI in Packaging, approving expenditures and installing safeguards to prevent excessive spending or waste.
Prepare quarterly and annual budgets.
Ensure compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness.
Commit to safety; create and maintain a culture of Safety and assure a safe work environment.
Other duties as required.
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met.
Ensure team members follow all Ken’s Food Safety and GMP policies.
Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner.
Ensure team members produce product free of contamination.
Ensure team members report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant.
Ensure team members inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages directly exempt level team leaders and indirectly responsible for non‑exempt employees. Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for guidance and compliance to SQF certification, maintaining General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and housekeeping, ensuring inspection‑ready conditions at all times.
Responsible for manufacturing and filling of products to meet forecasts at the lowest cost possible, consistent with quality standards.
Responsible for the safety and welfare of packaging employees and ensuring department meets OSHA standards.
Measure and report KPI of the operations and share with team members.
Plan, coordinate, advise, and provide necessary resources for the Packaging department.
Coach and develop Packaging team, ensuring job duties are performed efficiently and effectively through training and education.
Manage company’s assets, including financial ROI in Packaging, approving expenditures and installing safeguards to prevent excessive spending or waste.
Prepare quarterly and annual budgets.
Ensure compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness.
Commit to safety; create and maintain a culture of Safety and assure a safe work environment.
Other duties as required.
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met.
Ensure team members follow all Ken’s Food Safety and GMP policies.
Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner.
Ensure team members produce product free of contamination.
Ensure team members report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant.
Ensure team members inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages directly exempt level team leaders and indirectly responsible for non‑exempt employees. Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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