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Direct and coordinate, through subordinates, the activities of production line from the processing to the packaging departmentsApply the knowledge of production methods in the processes, machines and equipment, plant layout, and production capacities of each department or work centersPlan production line operations, establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge or production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities, and human resource requirementsCoordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production (standard labor and output set up in the system) and quality of products meets specificationsReview production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problem on the production line to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delaysInspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilizationDevelop or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standardsInitiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges or disciplinary measuresMaintain confidential information to include rates of pay, employee issues, discussions at management operations meetings.

Plans and implements programs that meet corporate, Food Safety and Quality mission. Provides continuing documentation, verifying compliance to mission and strategic plan.Achieves Food Safety and Quality objectives including compliance to product specifications by contributing information and analysis to strategic plan, completing action plans, implementing customer service standards, identify and correcting out of control processes, managing both internal and external product safety and quality audits. Assists in driving continuous process improvement and implement change when required.Develops food safety and quality plans by actively managing the development of HACCP plans and all appropriate pre-requisite programs such as sanitation programs, GMP’s, employee training and supplier approval.Provides coaching, counseling and disciplinary action when required. Effectively evaluates employee’s performance against agreed upon objectives.Drives culture and ethic to assure safe, quality production of food to enhance the Pero Family Farms Brand with customers & consumers.

Monitored all aspects of food handling, storage, preparation, assembly, packing and quality control.Supported the implementation and management of HACCP and responsibility for reinsuring that FDA and company standards are maintained.Enforced food safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Resolves personnel problems promptly and professionally by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.

Ensures proper procedures are in place and being followed for production efficiency, quality of product, employee safety and state and federal guidelines.Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.Managed documentation of and training on production and work instructions.Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments to machine.Complete all assigned paperwork, including production/packing records, master cleaning sanitation list, schedules, accident reports and investigations and any other documents.Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating.

Responsible for production in an assembly line environment.Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and makes necessary repairs for safe and efficient operation.Responsible for achieving production requirements.Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.Prepared and maintained production reports.Responsible for the assemble and disassemble of equipment for proper cleaning, sanitizing and operating.

Transported deliveries in the MD, VA, WV and PA areas.Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description.Managed discrepancy documentation for incoming shipments.Submitted all delivery documentation in a timely manner.Maintained a daily legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.Established and maintained excellent customer relationships.Maintained current Class B CDL.