OverviewJob Summary: Supervises the day-to-day activities of liquid products operations to meet GSF objectives and achieve a high level of customer satisfactionResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Supervises the daily activities of assigned staff, providing instructions and performance feedback to ensure that productivity and quality objectives are met or exceeded. (55%)Identifies and resolves process and equipment problems, using available resources to maintain productivity and quality. (25%)Implements approaches to improve quality and productivity by developing new ideas, improving processes, and planning for upcoming equipment or process changes.
(10%)Routinely informs and communicates with employees to promote smooth operations, enhance their understanding of GSF policies and objectives, and to ensure compliance with established production policies and procedures. (10%)Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.Leadership/Management Responsibility:Supervises up to 50 mostly hourly employeesPerformance Categories:Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughnessProductivity/quality standards: production and process efficiency and qualityProductivity/quality standards: continuous product/process improvementAttendance and punctualityBudgetCost containmentTeamwork within the department and across departmentsProject/assignment standardsCustomer satisfactionVendor relationsSafety standards and procedures: employeesQualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to:Education/Certification:AA degree in food science or business administration from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institutionExperience:5-7 years of relevant work experience in a food-manufacturing environment with lead or supervisory experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):Food safety concepts and techniques (J)Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)Engineering concepts and procedures (B)PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)Quality concepts and procedures (B)Skill and ability to:Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environmentIdentify problems or irregularities for early resolutionCommunicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writingCommunicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customersWork effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer serviceAct in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed