Maola Local Dairies
ESL Processing Manager PA
Maola Local Dairies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102
ESL Processing Manager PA
Directs the manufacturing operation through a team of functional managers and front line supervisors. Formulate, manage & achieve short and long-term operating objectives in areas such as safety & quality performance, cost management, efficiency improvements and overall customer service while promoting a culture of positive employee relations and continuous improvement. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. Has a working technical knowledge of ESL processing for both operation and troubleshooting Has complete ownership of maintenance program for all pumps, valves and process equipment. Leads all calibration and testing regarding ESL pasteurization and CIP systems based off of organizational requirements. Maximizes yields (product to raw material ratios) and minimizes off-specification product. Maximizes throughput (gallons of product per cycle time) and maximizing equipment utilization. Responsible for implementing plans and checking on progress of scheduled products and timing of production. Responsible for helping the Plant in accomplishing its short and long range objectives in an area of plant operations as necessary or as requested. Exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities. Deals with constantly shifting priorities and exercises continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities. Commits to carrying out the Company's Quality Policy (including but not limited to GMP's, HACCP, SQF, FDA and company outlined standards) and works with QA team to ensure that products meet customer standards and specifications. Responsible to carry out customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for the plant, and our customers. Selects, assigns, evaluates and instructs supervisors, and advises supervisors regarding direction of their employees. Exercises supervision with respect to production volume, cost and quality of production; meeting production and delivery dates. Forecasts labor requirements and recommends equipment and layout changes. Recommends changes in production methods and material handling procedures. Maintains compliance with Company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices. Assists in budget preparation and cost control and demonstrates the ability to forecast budget and equipment needs. Demonstrates effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel. Demonstrates ability to prepare accurate, effective, and complete written communications and reports. Establishes and maintains supervisor/management development programs to ensure bench strength of leadership team for advancement opportunities and training opportunities. Ensures safety programs and procedures meet or exceed company goals on lost-time accidents and recordable injuries including investigations of near miss events, accidents/injuries, training and OSHA requirements and programs. Spends greater than 70% of the time on the plant floor. Understands all systems and equipment within the facility, and is able to run all day to day floor operations. Spends time on all three (3) shifts, which will be determined on the needs of the business. Provides holiday coverage if necessary. Supervises plant operations in plant director's absence. All other duties assigned by the Plant Director. All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products. Minimum of 7 years of related experience with considerable knowledge of plant operations and dairy manufacturing. Ability to effectively plan work procedures, equipment, material and manpower needs. Ability to effectively build and lead a productive work group as well as to perform as a member of the management team. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) from a four-year college or university preferred. Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of regulatory laws and responsibilities related to processing and filling. Demonstrated understanding of budgeting and cost management. Proven ability to train, supervise and develop staff, formulate policy, and direct activities. Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office including word, excel, PowerPoint). Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs. Must be available to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on call if required by site. Communication Accountability Customer Focused Initiative Problem-Solving Collaboration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-100 pounds. The work environment may require working with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions. Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Directs the manufacturing operation through a team of functional managers and front line supervisors. Formulate, manage & achieve short and long-term operating objectives in areas such as safety & quality performance, cost management, efficiency improvements and overall customer service while promoting a culture of positive employee relations and continuous improvement. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. Has a working technical knowledge of ESL processing for both operation and troubleshooting Has complete ownership of maintenance program for all pumps, valves and process equipment. Leads all calibration and testing regarding ESL pasteurization and CIP systems based off of organizational requirements. Maximizes yields (product to raw material ratios) and minimizes off-specification product. Maximizes throughput (gallons of product per cycle time) and maximizing equipment utilization. Responsible for implementing plans and checking on progress of scheduled products and timing of production. Responsible for helping the Plant in accomplishing its short and long range objectives in an area of plant operations as necessary or as requested. Exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities. Deals with constantly shifting priorities and exercises continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities. Commits to carrying out the Company's Quality Policy (including but not limited to GMP's, HACCP, SQF, FDA and company outlined standards) and works with QA team to ensure that products meet customer standards and specifications. Responsible to carry out customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for the plant, and our customers. Selects, assigns, evaluates and instructs supervisors, and advises supervisors regarding direction of their employees. Exercises supervision with respect to production volume, cost and quality of production; meeting production and delivery dates. Forecasts labor requirements and recommends equipment and layout changes. Recommends changes in production methods and material handling procedures. Maintains compliance with Company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices. Assists in budget preparation and cost control and demonstrates the ability to forecast budget and equipment needs. Demonstrates effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel. Demonstrates ability to prepare accurate, effective, and complete written communications and reports. Establishes and maintains supervisor/management development programs to ensure bench strength of leadership team for advancement opportunities and training opportunities. Ensures safety programs and procedures meet or exceed company goals on lost-time accidents and recordable injuries including investigations of near miss events, accidents/injuries, training and OSHA requirements and programs. Spends greater than 70% of the time on the plant floor. Understands all systems and equipment within the facility, and is able to run all day to day floor operations. Spends time on all three (3) shifts, which will be determined on the needs of the business. Provides holiday coverage if necessary. Supervises plant operations in plant director's absence. All other duties assigned by the Plant Director. All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products. Minimum of 7 years of related experience with considerable knowledge of plant operations and dairy manufacturing. Ability to effectively plan work procedures, equipment, material and manpower needs. Ability to effectively build and lead a productive work group as well as to perform as a member of the management team. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) from a four-year college or university preferred. Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of regulatory laws and responsibilities related to processing and filling. Demonstrated understanding of budgeting and cost management. Proven ability to train, supervise and develop staff, formulate policy, and direct activities. Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office including word, excel, PowerPoint). Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs. Must be available to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on call if required by site. Communication Accountability Customer Focused Initiative Problem-Solving Collaboration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-100 pounds. The work environment may require working with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions. Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.