Jobs

Must be highly competent in displaying leadership abilities that help empower others to performance levels that contribute to the achievement of corporate, plant, and personnel goals; a   strong team player with an absolute commitment to safety and quality.  Must have an infectious enthusiasm that energizes our WhiteWave environment towards continuous improvement.  Will perform the following essential duties and responsibilities, as well as any related assignments.

• Provides leadership and direction in the manufacturing/production areas including administration, production, and processing.
• Directs the overall activities of the Production Supervisors to ensure Customer orders are produced, packaged and forwarded to Distribution for shipping.
• Responsible for the continual support and utilization of WhiteWave’s Management Operating System(s) (MOS) and manufacturing related Process Improvement Initiatives
• Responsible for tracking and monitoring, on a frequent basis, focus Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to increase manufacturing efficiency, quality products, safety, and reduction of direct and indirect labor costs.
• Responsible for the management of 10 salaried exempt supervisors and approximately 160 hourly production and sanitation associates. Responsible for all Supervision directly related to the production teams; operators, processing / blending, and sanitation.
• Will work closely with supervisors and employees in Production, Distribution, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, and Human Resources.
• Will focus on the development of personnel in Production in training, discipline, and recognition to the employees.
• Documents notable items, both positive and negative, and places in personnel file.
• Makes recommendations on recruitment, promotions, raises, discipline and terminations.
• Responsible for daily reporting of manufacturing and processing efficiency, issues, and other related impediments adversely affecting the Plant’s overall manufacturing performance. 
• Ensures department compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Financial responsibility to include: labor, efficiency, spending, …
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all associates and visitors.  Ensures all safety rules are followed.
• Responsible for development and the communication of Standard Operating Procedures and plant rules to all Production associates.
• Ensures that only the highest quality products are produced, not only in the product itself, but in packaging, coding, appearance, and every other indicator.
• Conducts regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Helps develop and monitors annual production budget.
• Meets production rates and yield as specified by the Corporate and Plant defined KPIs and goals.