Company Product:
Multi billion dollar global food manufacturer and distributor

Accountable for creating, developing and producing demand forecasts for product categories. These forecasts drive manufacturing, co-packing, supply chain, distribution, and Sales and Operations Planning processes. This person will be the “power user” and advocate for the company’s demand planning and supply chain planning systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Forecasts product demands according to season, needs, selling price, promotions, etc.
• Reviews historical sales trends and marketing, sales and financial projections to provide accurate product forecasts including forecasts for product discontinuances
• Compiles various reports regarding inventory levels, depletions schedules, days-on hand, forecast performance, and other sources of information that support the company’s Sales and Operation Planning efforts
• Communicates with all effected parties within the business and with trading partners regarding changes in product forecasts
• Participates in the development, maintenance and improvement of statistical forecasting methods, tools, processes and procedures
• Provides training and direction to other people involved in the forecasting process
• Ability to work with and motivate people from various disciplines to improve forecasts, supply chain planning, and related procedures
  

Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; 5-10 years of related experience; CPG and food industry experience is required; Logility supply chain planning systems experience is a plus; Advanced proficiency with numeric data analysis; Advanced mathematical, quantitative and statistical analysis skills related to forecasting, financial and product modeling techniques, purchasing and production scheduling

Salary:
Up to $100K + bonus

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

Please reference the job number of interest in your cover letter and fax your resume in confidence to 414-962-6261. If you prefer to email your information, please send it in a PDF, Microsoft^® Word document, or Text format to rothyoung@execpc.com

Company Product:
Major branded/private label national food manufacturer/distributor

Job Description:
Collaborates effectively with Packaging counterpart, Logistics, Purchasing, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, R&D, Engineering, Scheduling and Accounting in order to achieve great business results. Key Production point person for implementing new products or product line extensions.

Manage Mixing and Baking Operations, Raw Material Storage and Processing; Responsible, either directly or through subordinates, for the activities and results of the processing department, in accordance with Company’s strategic plan and its mission, vision & values.

Manages the work activities of all processing department employees on all shifts (Processing Technician Leads, Processing Technicians, Temps), including the assignment of work and scheduling of work hours to maximize processing productivity and efficiency while producing high quality product, minimize scrap, maximize effective use of processing hours, and minimize equipment downtime. Ensures that fulltime or temporary staffing is in place in quantities necessary to handle daily processing needs of all shifts within the direct standard cost allotment.

Provides performance feedback to processing staff through daily interaction, weekly team meetings, quarterly performance reviews, and as-needed performance improvement plans. Trains and ensures compliance by processing employees on all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures and requirements, as well as GMP’s, HACCP, process requirements, and proper equipment operation.

Reviews department performance from all shifts. Assures that all production, materials usage and labor hours are reported accurately by the processing staff. Documents processing line and personnel performance, tracks performance to standards, investigates and takes action to correct unfavorable variances or less than desired product quality, and implements improvements to enhance performance and achieve/exceed standards.

Explores new methods, equipment and process improvements, and makes recommendations on purchases of equipment and services to Vice President, Manufacturing. Serves as primary liaison, along with the Director of Engineering and the Maintenance Mgr., with processing equipment manufacturers and service providers. Assists Director of Engineering & Maintenance Manager with processing equipment installations and major equipment changes as needed. May coordinate activities of outside contractors performing work on processing equipment; Purchases non-inventoried processing supplies; collaborates with Maintenance Manager on determining the necessary inventory level of processing equipment parts; collaborates with Purchasing Manager and R&D on the testing of new ingredients; Provides Maintenance Mgr. with information on processing equipment repair & maintenance issues; Collaborates with QA & Sanitation Manager to ensure that processing performance is in compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, customer, designated processing profile/product design and any other requirements. Ensures process control checks are conducted as required. Performs GMP and food safety departmental self-audits as required under company policy.

Education/Experience:
Engineering, Food Science or Business degree beneficial. Analytical thought process necessary. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) a plus.

5+ years of manufacturing experience in the food or consumer products industry; Experience leading in a team-based culture; Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience; Highly motivated, results focused and able to handle multiple priorities concurrently; Process oriented. Can put a system in place to prevent future issues.

Reports to:
Vice President, Manufacturing

Salary:
Up to $75K

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

Please reference the job number of interest in your cover letter and fax your resume in confidence to 414-962-6261. If you prefer to email your information, please send it in a PDF, Microsoft^® Word document, or Text format to rothyoung@execpc.com

Company Product:
A global division of a $1.5 billion food ingredient manufacturer and a major creator and supplier of flavor .

Job Description:
The person is directly responsible for overseeing the Plant Operations, including Production, Warehousing, Quality, Customer Service, Maintenance, Engineering, Inventory Management, Safety, Purchasing and Planning.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Manage and oversee all aspects of plant operations and the offsite warehouse.
2. Monitor the key drivers established for each functional area.
3. Responsible for production improvements and efficiency of operations.
4. Perform the overall supervisory role for: Engineering/Maintenance, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Safety and Operations (Spray Dry, Reaction, Blending, and Warehouse).
5. Work closely with Human Resources on staffing issues and needs.
6. Serve as a leader that is hands on in the operations

Education/Experience:
Bachelors Degree ; Minimum 10 years industry experience.
Understanding of USDA/FDA regulations, as well as HACCP, GMP’s, SOP’s, AIB, Organic, and Hazard Analysis.; Communications – written and verbal4. Computer literacy;. Process measurement and monitoring skills;. Teaching, training, mentoring and presentation skills

Salary:
Up to $120K

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Company Product:
$500M frozen food company

Job Description:
This corporate position interacts primarily with other finance managers in A/P, A/R, and Corporate Tax.

Responsibilities include:

1. Coordination of the monthly close in order to ensure timely reporting of financial statements and related information.
2. Review and, as necessary, modification of procedures and processes used to record all G/L transactions, except those related to production, for the purpose of strengthening internal controls and the accuracy and reliability of data.
3. Review of balance sheet reconciliations, and related procedures, for cash, non-trade receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets for multiple locations, long-term debt, trade spending, sales and marketing accruals, and equity accounts.
4. Interpretation and calculation of complex debt covenants
5. Management of multiple bank accounts, development and monitoring of procedures around cash transactions.
6. Develop an understanding of the activity of balance sheet accounts sufficient to be able to create a monthly forecasted balance sheet and weekly cash projections.
7. Directly supervise, mentor, and coach the Staff Accountant and Fixed Asset Supervisor; additional staff includes two accounting clerks.
8. Review procedures related to the capital expenditure process to create or improve the internal controls related to project authorization, budgeting, spending, and post-completion audit and analysis.
9. Coordinate all aspects of the annual external audit, including the preparation of leadsheets, supporting schedules, and financial statements with footnotes; respond to auditor questions and provide clear direction to company personnel for preparing supporting schedules and responding to auditor queries.
10. Coordinate preparation of the budget and monthly variance analysis for G&A expenses, which includes executive, finance, human resources, training, and purchasing.
11. Assist with complex accounting transactions, such as intercompany transactions, purchase price accounting entries, accounting for goodwill, and consolidation with parent company.

This is a critical finance position and will be filled by someone who wants to make a significant contribution to the growth and profitability of the company in return for a growth opportunity. As such, we need a take-charge person who understands the company?s strategies and tactfully initiates changes in support of those strategies. A CPA with auditing experience is preferred, BS in Accounting is mandatory.

Education/Experience:
BS degree in Accounting and minimum of 7 years experience preferred; CPA helpful. Must have fundamental Excel skills and ability to understand complex accounting transactions. JD Edwards experience helpful

Reports to:
Corporate Controller

Salary:
To $95K, 20% bonus

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

Please reference the job number of interest in your cover letter and fax your resume in confidence to 414-962-6261. If you prefer to email your information, please send it in a PDF, Microsoft^® Word document, or Text format to rothyoung@execpc.com

Company Product:
Retail and Foodservice consumer brands for breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Job Description:
Defines and recommends the strategic direction needed to achieve long-term operating and profit goals. Defines and directs administration of policies to provide best in class processes within operations. Formulates short and long-term operating objectives in areas such as engineering, quality improvement, cost reduction, manufacturing/processing efficiency, and new product development. Develops and implements plans to achieve appropriate production volumes and profit projections. Ensures that product quality and safety standards are met within budgetary limits. Provides financial reports to management to review progress against goals. Provides consultations to management for continuous improvement initiatives.

• Operations lead on new product/offering commercialization projects for assigned product groups. Coordinate and support cost build-up, CIR development, material readiness, and scale-up efforts;
• Operations support on cost improvement efforts for assigned product groups, ensuring annual target achievement and steering team effectiveness. Participate/provide support to plant and other Supply Chain function API efforts, as requested;
• Manage and drive business simplification efforts for assigned product groups – examples including SKU rationalization, packaging standardization, and component/specification consolidation. Work with business team to assess product offerings and ongoing effective use of Supply Chain resources;
• Provide project management support to assigned strategic enabler initiatives – i.e. material supply, asset optimization and North American sourcing projects;
• Monitor Supply Chain KPIs for assigned product groups, providing improvement plan support to key Supply Chain functions, as requested;
• Support quality improvement strategies;
• Benchmark key competitive set and food industry for new technology and productivity strategies. Update leadership on emerging opportunities/risks;
• Other Supply Chain or business initiative support, as assigned.
• Indirectly supervises a significant amount of exempt/non-exempt employees while leading cross-functional project teams. Titles/levels in organization varies.
• 25-35% travel required.
  

Education/Experience:
B.S. degree at minimum, preferably in Engineering, Business or Finance.
-Minimum of (8 ) years previous experience in manufacturing, engineering and/or other Supply Chain functions.   -USDA experience required
-Exposure to multiple Supply Chain and other business disciplines (Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, R&D, etc.) in previous positions or project work preferred.
-Strong understanding of manufacturing unit operations;
-Exceptional project management skills;
-Exposure to new product commercialization and start-up procedures;
-Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently;
-Excellent communication skills-both formal and informal. Ability to communicate within all levels of the organization;
-Thorough understanding of supply chain cost structure. Able to interpret cost build-up, trends and company financial statements;
-Highly collaborative leadership style. Ability to lead effectively and handle conflict in cross-functional integration role.
-Exposure to Supply Chain IT transaction systems and information flow.

Salary:
To $150K + bonus

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

Please reference the job number of interest in your cover letter and fax your resume in confidence to 414-962-6261. If you prefer to email your information, please send it in a PDF, Microsoft^® Word document, or Text format to rothyoung@execpc.com

Compnay Product:
Baking/Flour Mix Company in aggressive growth mode

Job Description
LEAD THE MANUFACTURING EFFORT IN AN INGREDIENTS BASED COMPANY THAT IS A MEMBER OF A LARGE PARENT ORGANIZATION.

• DETERMINE THE COMPANY'S STRATEGIC MANUFACTURING PLANS, COST TARGETS AND BUDGET TARGETS.
• MANAGE 4 PLANTS AND HAVE 9 DIRECT REPORTS AND OVER 500 EMPLOYEES
• IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THE PRINCIPLES OF LEAN MANUFACTURING AND TQM
• LEAD BY EXAMPLE AND MANAGE A MANUFACTURING COST CENTER BUDGET.

Education/Experience:
FOUR YEAR DEGREE IN ENGINEERING, CHEM. ENGINEERING DESIRED. MBA ADVANCED DEGREE, PREFERRED WITH AT LEAST 10-15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MULTI PLANT MANAGEMENT AS A PLANT MANAGER OR OPS MANAGER IN A GRAIN, BAKING, FLOUR, DRY INGREDIENTS FACILITY.

EXPERIENCED WITH UNION AND NON UNION EMPLOYEES AND BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE LANGUAGE. **MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH BOTH ORALLY AND IN WRITING.

Salary:
To $150K with 25% bonus

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Company Product:
Cereals

Job Description:
This position leads continuous improvements in the development of plans to optimize finished goods inventory levels and customer service goals, network resource planning, inventory target setting, and advanced replenishment and service capabilities. Responsible for forecasting needs, analyzing movement patterns, product deployment, and performance reporting. This position works with production and supply chain managers to establish optimal order quantities, inventory targets, and turnover objectives. The key to success in this position is building relationships across the Company and a broad understanding of supply chain and operations, as well as supply chain software systems. The position is critical in the achievement of significant inventory, customer service, transportation and warehousing, and other S&OP metric improvements.

JOB ACTIVITIES/DUTIES

1. Customer Focus - Identify and achieve Supply Chain Planning excellence as defined by our Customers (20%)
   
   • Develop lean Supply Chain processes to facilitate the flow of product from manufacturing sites to the customer.
     • ­ Create promotional product replenishment strategies and executional practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets and achieve desired service level results.
     • Create new and discontinued product inventory strategies and plans to meet marketing timeline milestones.
     • Develop inventory and replenishment plans for turn items, significant special events, and opportunistic product offerings
   • Track inventory levels at the SKU level and adjust as necessary to meet Customer service level targets.
     
2. Technical Expertise - Initiate Supply Chain joint business planning with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Innovation and Technical Excellence functions to increase sales, increase throughput, improve service, and reduce inventory. (35%)
   
   • Manage the forecasting activities for all finished goods and semi-finished goods.
     • Work with Sales and Marketing to integrate promotional plans, new product introductions, and excess inventory sales into the demand plan.
   • Manage the replenishment of DC inventories; provide direction and guidance for the creation of individual SKU safety stock, days supply and service level targets for new, existing and discontinued items
   • Develop and apply Supply Chain decision support tools, identify and recommend process improvements based on analytical results.
     • Achieve/maintain company super-user status for Logility Voyageur Solutions.
3. Results Orientation - Implement and manage the Company’s Supply Chain Planning initiatives. (15%)
   
   • Develop and exercise strong business relationships and collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to perform analyses and advise on business and operational decisions.
   • Lead the demand planning meetings and serve as a key participant in the monthly S&OP process. Identify actions; determine process owners and timing; follow-up on progress.
   • Develop, monitor, and improve all relevant performance metrics related to Supply Chain Planning effectiveness.
     • Establish benchmarks.
     • Coordinate and validate the integrity of key service and inventory metrics and communicate to senior level management and collaboration partners.
     • Provide detailed analysis of service failures and establish preventive actions.
4. Innovation - Deliver proactive Supply Chain Planning solutions to the organization. (15%)
   
   • Lead and support analysis of alternative product supply and replenishment strategies (i.e., deployment, reservation, product sourcing) for the Supply Chain group.
   • Identify and implement solutions to reduce waste and variability in the planning process.
   • Develop tools and methodologies for improved deployment, finished goods flow and warehouse space planning processes. Proactively plan and communicate with transportation and warehousing on annual and periodic freight and warehousing flow changes.
     
5. Leadership - Lead, manage and develop the value added contributions of self and staff. (15%)
   
   • Develop and manage a high performance team of engaged professional Planners.
   • Develop and manage procedures, processes, and tools to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
   • Develop departmental expertise in lean/six sigma tools.
   • Develop compentencies around the profile for successful front line Manager at the Company.
     
6. Other - Perform other functions or services as required or assigned.

Education/Experience:
Minimum of 10 years experience including 5 years supervision/management experience and 2-4 years experience in supply chain. Proven experience with supply chain planning systems like Logility Voyager Solutions or equivalent. Solid understanding and experience with process manufacturing and the consumer packaging industry.

Reports to:
Director, Sales and Operations Planning

Salary:
To $100K + 25% bonus

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

Please reference the job number of interest in your cover letter and fax your resume in confidence to 414-962-6261. If you prefer to email your information, please send it in a PDF, Microsoft^® Word document, or Text format to rothyoung@execpc.com

Compnay Product:
One of the Worlds largest food manufactures with over 16 billion in global sales has an outstanding opportunity to manage of one of their flagships plants located in the Midwest. This Union facility is ready to expand upon its current product lines and split into two manufacturing groups.

Job Description:
This position is responsible to provide products that meet quality, cost, volume and service criteria. Must be promoteable to a Director or VP in the next 3-5 years. Must have expertise implementing and managing “ TPM” (Total Productive Maintenance) for a large manufacturing facility.

Defines and presents to Corporate Operations Management the plant's viewpoints and recommendations on long-term operating goals and programs. Defines and directs the administration of plant policies within the framework and intent of the company's manufacturing policy. Formulates or approves short- and long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, new product development and/or integration as undertaken at the plant level. Develops and implements plans to assure achievement of appropriate volume of production for each product produced. Ensures product quality meets established standards and that costs are within budget limits. Ensures that shipping schedules for finished goods meet customer requirements. Establishes and maintains favorable plant company-community relationships through active participation in community affairs. Responsible for plant staff functions such as human resources, finance and IT.

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete management of facility and employees
• Manage overall operating budget.
• Determine, recommend and approve capital expenditures.
• Assure daily compliance in all aspects of business.
• Maintain product quality within designed specifications.
• Promote continuous quality improvement programs.
• Responsible for overall training and development of plant personnel.
• Forecast facility needs consistent with company objectives.
• Lead efforts to maximize industrial sales, increase volumes, and open new markets.
• Provide for positive community involvement and relationships.
• Has final responsibility to assure a safe working environment.

Education/Experience:
B.S. degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial management, Finance or related field. 10+ years of related plant management experience. Must be promotable to Director of VP within 3-5 years. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to work with mathematical concepts. .Must have required expertise implementing and managing TPM (total Productive Maintenance) for a large complex manufacturing facility.

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Compnay Product:
Leading creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances

Job Description:
Responsible for all operations at the plant. Must direct the resources of the facility such that the plant operates within budget while delivering quality products, and superior service, in a safe and challenging work environment. Insure optimal use of all facility resources to achieve the lowest possible cost in the manufacture of products that meet customer expectations, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Establish clear plant goals and objectives in alignment with corporate strategies and business initiatives and coordinate subordinate level goals.

• Develop annual plant operating budget consistent with strategic plans
• Monitor and implement annual capital plans
• Maintain compliance with State & Federal environmental regulations
• Guarantee plant operates safely and in compliance with OSHA and regulatory mandates
• Identification, development and execution of cost savings / productivity projects
• Purchasing, to include, materials, supplies, and utilities
• Management of maintenance inventory parts & supplies
• Oversee food safety through good manufacturing practices compliance
• Ensure finished goods meet internal and external quality requirements through establishment of HACCP and other quality processes.
• Manage the plant’s ongoing ISO 9002 effort.
• Provide leadership in the creation of a zero lost time accident culture at the plant and a robust process safety management program.
• Maintain compliance with Food Safety & Security policy & procedures
• Achieve customer service goals and objectives
• Develop reporting mechanisms to track and communicate progress of key plant objectives
• Training & Development of salaried staff and hourly work force

Education/Experience:
Master's degree (M. A.) in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and at least 10 years experience in Plant and Production Supervisory positions

Experience working in a union environment a must. Experience in the Food Industry preferred

Salary:
to $150 plus 20% bonus potential and full relocation

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Compnay Product:
liquid products, condiments

Job Description:
Assure required materials are available for all production and MRO requirements to include ingredients and packaging, Support the Purchasing Manager with the company’s vendor relations program and assure that vendor performance meets required standards. Supervise buyers and expediting functions on day-to-day activities and develop improved purchasing processes to assure production requirements and budgeted inventory requirements are met.

Education/Experience:
B.S. degree in related field.
Purchasing of ingredient, packaging, and MRO in food industry and five years of experience, including three years of purchasing leadership. Professional certification desired

Salary:
To $70,000 with relocation assistance in form of sign on bonus.

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Compnay Product:
Division of a two billion dollar ingredient manufacturing company manufacturing cereal particulates and coatings.

Job Description:
Coordinate activities of the operations department to produce quality products with high operational efficiency and low product waste; Promote plant quality improvement efforts; Evaluate and develop process improvements with respect to safety, quality and production improvements; Provides an environment that promotes professional development and enhancement of skill level for production supervisors that helps prepare them for promotional opportunities; Reviews operations budget to insure that costs are in line; Communicate with supervisors and plant scheduler the production status to service customer needs adjusting priorities as a result of operating or production issues: Provide input to establish priorities for growth opportunities and plant needs in regards to capital projects and expenditures; Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment; Develops, revises and implements standard operational and working practices designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

Reports to:
Plant Manager

Direct Reports:
Oversee Six Supervisors and upwards of 140 employees in a non-union environment.

Salary:
$75K-$80K

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Compnay Product:
$400M dairy ingredient company

Job Description:
Responsible for directing a successful Centralized Purchasing process, and to develop, implement, and insure compliance of department. Back up for the Director of Purchasing in hedging/risk analysis/strategies. Oversees two direct reports and a total of 10 employees. Total supply chain.

Establish and maintain ethical standards, procurement policies, procedures and measures; Source select, and develop strategic supplier base and programs that includes supplier performance measures and feedback; Establish departmental goals and deliver positive results that contribute to the success of the company; Procurement of requirements per established policies and procedures; Improve the skills of the department via a continuous involvement process. Responsible for annual purchases in excess of $200,000,000 from over 200 suppliers, both domestically and international

Education/Experience:
B.S. Degree, CPM, CPIM desirable. 5-10 years purchasing management experience with a budget of $50-$100 MM annually. Dairy procurement experience, with complete knowledge of markets and market participants. background in dairy industry, cheese industry preferred. (specifically non-fat butter, condensed milk, cheese suppliers.)

Salary:
To $80K

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Compnay Product:
$250 MM beverage company

Job Description:
Performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors: Essential functions and responsibilities: Coordinates production, distribution, warehousing, and sales in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by Industrial Organization Manager; Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in area; Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees; Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division; Reviews operations of competing organizations and plans and directs sales program to develop new markets; Directs preparation of accounting records; Recommends budgets to management.

Other Essential Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Educational Requirements:
B.S. degree or Masters Degree (M.A.) preferred.; or four to 10 years related plant manager experience in a high speed bottling , can, or PET products company and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary:
To $90K plus bonus

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Compnay Product:
Processed Foods

Ready to take on greater leadership responsibilities?
Then don’t pass up this exciting and timely opportunity to join this leading privately held $500MM consumer foods manufacturer and distributor.

Oversee daily operations at our client’s flagship plant in Texas. This 260,000 square foot USDA facility with over 350 non-union employees , expected to go to 500 employees, was built less than one (1) year ago.

Management Requirements/Characteristics

• Minimum 10 years experience managing food manufacturing operations involving heavy interface with USDA
• P&L responsibilities along with budget preparation and monitoring
• Team builder, collaborative leadership style; mentoring, educating and capable of growing future leaders for the company
• Possess management maturity that comes from experience, wisdom, struggles, mistakes, successes, failures and foundation of natural sound judgment.
• Establishes and clearly communicaties expectations, makes them measurable, maintains and shares measurements consistently, follows-up, holds self and staff accountable to expectations, provides both positive and negative consequences for results.

Educational Requirements:
B.S. Business Operations or Engineering field. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Salary:
To $120K + 25% bonus

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Compnay Product:
Vertically integrated, multibillion dollar fruit and vegetable processor

Job Summary:
Responsible for overall strategic management and profitability of business and management, raw material sourcing for plants, and Commodity Maintenance/Parts. Provide regular period reporting on Commodity operations to President and Senior Staff; provide leadership in harvesting and management of operating costs. Provide leadership in research and development and reduction of operating costs. Lead commodity ag research and development efforts of new products, varieties, and processes. Responsible for preparation and management of annual $300MM Commodity budget.

Ensure coordination of planting, harvesting, staffing, grade quality, pesticide standards and sales orders for commodity products for operations in California, Arizona, Ohio and Mexico.

Work closely with Value Added businesses in order to provide adequate sourcing and quality products to meet production and sales needs.

Provide regular period reporting on Commodity operations to Division President and Company Board of Directors. Manage preparation of annual Commodity budget.

Education/Experience:
BS, Business Management or related field.

10-15 years agricultural operations experience. SKILLS: Mastery level of knowledge of commodity, harvesting, agricultural practices matching the needs of a billion dollar division of a Fortune 100 food corporation.
OTHER: Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Direct Reports:
This position directly supervises a Commodity Vice President and 4 Product Managers, 1 Carton Yard/Parts Mgr; indirectly supervises an additional 160+ salaried employees who supervise several thousand hourly/seasonal employees. Set and manage goals of Commodity Vice Presidents.

Salary:
to 170K – 180K plus bonus

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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Compnay Product:
1.5 billion publicly held company. Global leader in consumer packaged foods.

Location:
Midwest – flagship plant – 400,000 square feet under roof

Job Description:
Position will be responsible for evaluating, developing and implementing the supply chain process, as well as for the developing the long-term supply chain system to support the national indicatives. This individual will coordinate all efforts to determine the alternatives for supply chain elements, gain additional insight and input from appropriate Company personnel, make recommendations to the Steering Team, and then implement all required aspects of the program. This position is highly visible and will require an individual that can operate at an executive level. The ideal candidate will be charged with “breaking the mold” of current supply chain systems and creating an innovative system that Company can leverage. This role will be responsible for assessing system capabilities and integrating process improvements consistent with business strategies. This position will be responsible for the leadership of all supply chain functions that includes shipping, receiving, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and transportation. Interface with all operation departments including customer service.

Education/Experience:
B.S./B.A. required.
6-10 years of Supply chain management experience required. Strong project management skills, with ability to define the project scope, lead cross-functional teams towards developing value-added solutions, and achieve results on a very fast track.

Salary:
$115K base

Contact:
Thomas E. Brenneman, President/CEO, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 5215 N. Ironwood Rd. – Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI 53217. email: foodind@execpc.com.

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ML1693-Maintenance Manager (s) – ( Midwest)

Compnay Product:
National manufacturer and distributor of consumer frozen food products

Location:
Midwest – flagship plant – 400,000 square feet under roof

Job Description:
Responsible for line support maintenance and preventative maintenance of high speed complex frozen entrée processing and packaging lines. Equipment includes steam vacuum cooled kettles, blanchers, trayformers, Raque filters and sealers, Ishida scales, checkweighers, and other process/packaging equipment. Troubleshoot P.L.C.'s and work with Allen Bradley 500 and 1000 panel views on a daily basis. Also with various V.F.D., programming and troubleshooting them. Work with Hema Depositors, Sprinter Tray formers and Lid Sealers, Douglas case packers, Briton case packers Frigo spiral freezers, and Loma Scales and metal detectors. Also responsible for technician development and operator training, safety sudits, downtime reporting, and reduction, OSHA and USDA compliance. Development of interactive multi-media training programs for machine operators. Oversee 3 supervisors and 14 union technicians.

Salary:
to $70K + bonus

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ML1673-Shift Manager, Further Processing (Southeast)

Compnay Product:
Vertically integrated poultry processing operation of 3,000 union employees over three shifts, manufacturing further processed chicken products, chicken patties, nuggets, strips for quick service restaurant.

Job Description:
Directs, plans and controls the line operations of the further processing plant. Ensures the production of quality products at the least cost consistent with all company policies, goals, and expectations, while also assuring a safe work environment for all employees. Maintaining proper expectations to all employees in the fundamentals of customer specification compliance, producing a quality product with minimal customer complaints, and maintaining a positive relationship with all support groups in which assure production processes are running efficiently to assure customer compliance.

Managing all production employees to meet and exceed all production schedules to assure
day to day consistentency in all primary goals of the further processing operation; furthermore, controls and strategically plans the plant prodution capacity to optimize the companies profitability through maximum production efficiency and proficiency.

Managing all employees to consistantly understand the fundamentals of staffing expectations, abseentism, attendance issues, disciplianry action and other administrative duties that supervisors are responsible for executing efficiently.
Effectively communicates in an open, timely manner, and encourages others to do the same. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.

Performs training sessions on specific issues such as safety procedures, SSOP, GMP and SOP Programs. Complying and aiding in satisfying all USDA issues.

Salary:
$70K base plus relocation and purchase of home

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ML1685-Senior Vice President Operations/Supply Chain (West Coast)

Compnay Product:
$1.5 billion publicly held company. A leader in consumer packaged foods.

Job Overview:
Includes 3 areas of execution:

1) Raw Product sourcing, 2) Value adding Manufacturing, 3) Logistics.

Value adding Manufacturing and Logistics
The initial challenges will be gaining an understanding of the dynamic relationships between Service, Cost and Quality and how to best develop a 'dash-board' of KOIs (key operations indicators) as well as validating the existing KOIs (Key operations indicators) in terms of relevance, accuracy and timeliness and then effectively managing the day-to-day performance of Service, Cost and Quality from those KOIs (key operations indicators).

Working with a refrigerated 10-day shelf life product presents additional operational challenges to be sure the company has the right product mix at the right locations... that order entry, MRP, delivery systems, DSD and VMI programs are working correctly and accurately.

The use of continuous process improvement methods/teams will be vital in improving company’s ability to manage supply chain ripples caused by unexpected changes in product availability, new product development/launch, production capacity and market changes, etc...

Direct reports:
National Directors of Manufacturing and Logistics/Distribution

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Senior executive responsible for management of day to day operations execution for $1 billion manufacturer, distributor of retail and food service fresh foods. Leads the daily execution of raw product sourcing, value added manufacturing, and logistics across multiple operating locations serving customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Drives operating excellence through continuous improvement and a strong
attention to detail, across growing, harvesting, cooling, sourcing,
line hauling, receiving, production and delivery.

Reports to:
President

Salary to $250K plus bonus

Contact:
Tom Brenneman, President, Roth Young Executive Search of Milwaukee, 414-962-7684, email: foodind@execpc.com

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ML1680-Warehouse and Inventory Control Supervisor (Midwest)

Compnay Product:
Frozen, Perishable Foods

Job Description:
Manage and oversee all warehouse, shipping/ receiving, distribution, and inventory control procedures.. Responsible for preparing and planning strategies to meet the warehouse department’s daily, weekly, and monthly goals. This manager will be an integral part of the operations team in the pursuit of continuous improvements and operational excellence driving the facility’s all-around success.

Functional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, guide communication, manage logistics, and create effective
  teamwork throughout the Warehouse.
• Develop, implement and deploy through staff, inventory control
  procedures as they apply to the functional areas of the receiving dock, warehouse,
  shipping, and production.
• Manage and oversee special inventory assignments (e.g. physical inventory, new
  processes and layout implementation, etc.) to ensue that inventory accuracy and data
  integrity are maintained as a result of deployment
• Develop and implement quality control standards, insuring accuracy in
  all shipping/receiving and inventory transactions.
• Manage company goals to improve department productivity and reduce warehouse
  overtime.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security
  procedures and protocols.
• Establish an organization structure by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training
  employees
• Establish priorities, schedule activities and employees, monitor progress and resolve
  problems
• P&L objectives. Work with management to prepare budgets, schedule expenditures,
  analyze variances, compile and study costs and manage corrective actions for the warehouse department.

Warehouse Supervisor – continued…
This position is an integral part of the management team and will help to refine and
establish standard operating procedures as they relate to all aspects of inventory
management and warehouse procedures. The position demands a high commitment to
internal and external customer satisfaction. This individual will liaise with
representatives from other key functional departments to identify and communicate their needs to the team.

Reports to:
Plant Manager

Salary to $65K

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ML1675-Plant Manager(s) – (Mid-South and West Coast)

Compnay Product:
$500MM leading manufacturer and distributor of branded and private label consumer food and beverage products.

Position Description
Exceptional ground floor opportunity to join a progressive forward thinking and successful company with double digit growth. Requires managerial capabilities and leadership to oversee high speed bottling and packaging lines involving both carbonated and still juices. This position will also have responsibilities to oversee a large warehouse/distribution center .

Summary of Position

1. P&L responsibility for a 30 million plus case, 150 non-union employee plant with a focus on meeting or exceeding all plant pre-tax profit objectives.
2. Focus and manage the organization on (KPI’s) the key drivers of financial performance; daily output, operational budgeting and spending, efficiencies, manpower planning, waste reduction, and quality assurance.
3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all customers and hold the plant management team accountable for positive customer relationships.
4. Upgrade the talent base within all plant positions.
5. Proactively provide solid leadership and development of key plant management staff including; Production Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Control and Supply Chain.
6. Maintain aggressive focus on adding customer value, company cost reductions, demand variability, facility appearance, and quality improvement.
7. Must have the necessary leadership capabilities to perform in the role as a change agent.
8. Background in production with leading beverage manufacturers is a plus. Would prefer individual with Coca Cola, Pepsico, and Cott Beverage or other major national soft drink and or juice manufacturer.
9. Bilingual skills in Spanish are desirable.
10. Must be promotable beyond a plant manager and be capable of assuming a senior operations management role overseeing multiple operations

Education/Experience:
BS degree

Reports to:
Vice President of Operations

Salary to 100-$120K, respectively, with up to 30% bonus potential

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ML1666-Manager of Warehousing and Material Handling (Midwest)

Compnay Product:
Flavor products for beverage, sweet, bakery, confectionery, culinary, meat, savory, and snack

PURPOSE:
The Manager of Warehousing and Material Handling is accountable for the physical custody and overall safeguarding of the Raw Material and Finished Goods in inventory, physical locations such as company owned or leased warehouse, and all warehouse and material handling operations and processes. Three Facilities. Many different warehouse conditions – either for manufacturing or supplying the operations. One is 190,000 square ft; another 250,00 sq. foot Distribution, and 80,000 deep freeze juice based.

MAJOR REQUIREMENT:
Must be hands on person with experience handling an ERP systems, such as SAP or People Soft.. Must have an understanding of multiple raw materials. Currently 2000 raw materials daily and 2200 finished SKU’s. Must be capable of handing the complexity – 100 finished products to the production floor, with as many as 65 raw materials going into each one.
Critical: Timing. Getting material to the right place for several different products. Must be very good with receiving and shipping to customers. 30-40 TRUCKS PER DAY.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides strategic and tactical leadership to the Receiving and Shipping functions. Overall responsibility for the compajy’s physical warehouses on and off site.
2. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Ensure all areas of responsibility are prepared for internal or external GMP audits at any time.
3. Ship all orders on time, in full, and error free. Coordinate all customer orders and allocations of over 2000 raw materials between three company warehouses.
4. Responsible for the physical movement of material within our facilities, assuring timely material arrivals to meet the production schedule.
5. Ensure Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) and optimal utilization of warehouse spaces.
6. Ensure timely and accurate receipt of all incoming materials.
7. Fully understands the flow of all processes and equipment in all departments including the AS400.
8. Ensure all personnel are trained properly in their respective area, and cross-trained in other related positions within the department, including HAZMAT as necessary.
9. Work with Human Resources group to maintain full staffing and track adherence to all company Personnel Policies and departmental procedures. Takes appropriate actions to correct deviations. Writes annual and approves performance reviews of all reports.
10. Maintain communication lines and interface with various functions, as needed, especially Business Support, Quality Control, Purchasing, Operations and outside logistics functions.
11. Maintains various reports, including monthly personal objectives, customer service Non-conformities, monthly receiving and shipping metric, as well as daily feedback for any shipping/receiving issues
12. Communicates, fosters, and expands Teamwork and Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the Receiving and Shipping departments.
13. Ensure ISO 9001 WI’s and HACCP procedures are up to date & followed by all reports.
14. Assesses material handling and warehousing needs and sets direction for >15% annual growth.
15. Handles all Shipping-related Customer Non-conformity issues and claims. Takes corrective actions as necessary.
16. Manage Warehouse and Material Handling budget and cost objectives and performance.
17. Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Education/Experience:
BS or BA degree preferred.; 7–10 years experience in a warehouse, logistics environment.;Experience supervising a large staff; computer skills, AS400 MID Range, MAPICS ERP package ;Extensive Math Skills.; Good Communication & Interpersonal Skill; APICS certification preferred.

Supervison:
Non-union. 30 people, 3 supervisors, 2 leads, and 30 hourly.

Reports to:
Director of Operations

Salary to $75K-$85K

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ML1669-Director of Purchasing

Compnay Product:
World leader in providing quality products and custom solutions for the food industry. Beef. Pork. Bacon and Sausage. Poultry. Meat analogs and substitutes. Seafood. Vegetables. Dough, fruit and cheese based products

Job Description:
In this individual contributor role, you will have hands-on responsibility for the management, analysis, and improvement of materials management processes, and for coordinating and ensuring the lowest total cost supply base and competitiveness throughout the sourcing process.   Working through your knowledge, expertise and influence, achieve cost savings and leverage buying opportunities throughout the Company system.

Duties:
Review, analyze, and develop materials management strategies. Manage materials function to achieve purchasing, production, inventory, and sales support objectives. Manage purchasing function by researching suppliers, soliciting and evaluating proposals and negotiating and approving contracts. Maintain current information on the availability of materials, market conditions, vendor performance and best practice technologies and strategies. Develop and implement programs that comply with federal, state and local regulations on the safe storage, handling, and shipping of materials. Develop related training programs. Prepare and analyze reports for Management. Review and analyze non-traditional spending categories. Develop a corporate strategy to support cost management objectives. Gather total U.S. company spending data. Leverage volume for optimal total cost. Identify and share best practices from material/service need identification to finished goods/final service. Assist sales/marketing in new business integration. Assist in contract development for key category spending (capital equipment, outside service, etc.)

Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.  
7-10 years of experience in progressively responsible materials management or procurement activities for a multi-operation manufacturing company.  Prior experience in a food processing or consumer goods company strongly preferred. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Salary to $90K + 20% bonus

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ML1641-Production Supervisor (Midwest)

Company Product
Confectionery Manufacturing Company

Job Description:
Experienced Production Supervisor for 2 nd / night shift. Ideal candidate should have 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Good verbal and written communication skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy and mechanical ability are required. Position will be rotating shift—4 days on and 4 days off.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the production department
• Coordinating resources and making sure production requirements are met
• Investigating production issues in order to solve problems that would otherwise cause manufacturing delays
• Coaching employees in a variety of matters
• Ensuring that employees are properly trained
• Communicating with maintenance department and support management

Education/Experience:
5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Good verbal and written communication skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy and mechanical ability are required.

Reports To:
Plant Manager

Salary to $50K

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ML1627 and ML1628 Shift Managers: Day and Night (Midwest)

Company Product
Bakery Manufacturer

Job Description:
Seeking individual to manage either day or night shift overseeing Processing, Packaging , and Shipping/Receiving Departments. Requires good sense of process flow with a customer focus and the ability to see the whole process versus just the part. Able to focus on costs, efficiency, controls, and manage by KPI’s. Requires process control understanding and ability to set up process control achievement standards.

Individual must have previous supervisory/management expertise with managing and leading supervisors and managers. Should be a strong leader, creative thinker, open to ideas. A good communicator with a history of building teams training and development.. Must have effective communication skills necessary to have their people become engaged in the process and identifying solutions. Also must be able to hold staff accountable and have wisdom to know when to coach and when to discipline. Individual must be promotable to plant manager.

Education/Experience:
B.S. Degree/3-5 years

Salary to 60K with 10-12% bonus

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ML1562-Plant/Operations Manager, 2nd shift (Midwest)

Description
Dynamic, challenging and highly rewarding opportunity to join operations management team for a national branded $500MM USDA processed foods manufacturer and distributor. Outstanding opportunity to oversee 2 nd shift operations to include production, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse. Direct reports include (2) plant superintendents (15) production supervisors and over 300 union employees.

Ability to demonstrate sense of urgency and be visible and active throughout the operations. Proven leadership capabilities, successful record of implementing and overseeing effective management training, mentoring, coaching and development programs.

Education & Experience:
B.S. degree preferred, but would consider requisite experience to offset degree requirement. 7-10 years plant management or operations management experience in a large complex USDA food manufacturing environment.

Salary to $100K +minimum 20% bonus

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ML1559-Plant Manager (4 openings - S.E. and Midwest)

Company Product:
Leading multi-billion dollar meat and poultry processor

Summary:
This key position is responsible for all functional areas of a particular plant including the efficient operation of two production shifts, maintenance, personnel, safety, shipping, receiving, sanitation, scheduling, quality and process improvement. Other responsibilities include motivating managers to provide guidance and programs to enhance the skill level of their employees, resolving issues related to the quality of incoming and outgoing goods, and reviewing cost and performance data to help determine areas that need improvement. This position also requires compiling a monthly expense and efficiency report, promoting and explaining the TQM philosophy to employees, and obtaining approval and executing all capital improvements for plants. Other duties include initiating discussion and implementation of improvement in all phases of production, assisting in identifying, evaluating, and correcting problems, and performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

Travel:
6 to 10 trips per year.

Other Requirements:
Proven leadership and problem solving skills.

Education and/or Experience:
Requires broad knowledge of general and technical management. College degree preferred.
6 to 10 years plant management experience. Extensive knowledge of plant operations, techniques, and procedures.

Reports to:
VP Fresh Meat Production

Salary to $95k

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ML1546 – Plant Superintendent (Ohio)

Company Product:
$250 Million Division. Supplier of functional ingredients and flavoring systems for use in manufacturing of retail, foodservice and industrial food products.

Job Description:

Summary
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company product(s) by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Conducts hearings to resolve or effect settlement of grievances and refers unresolved grievances for management union negotiations.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages 4-8 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 10-25 production employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. 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.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reports to:
Plant Manager

Salary to $ 80K + bonus

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