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• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility.• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency,while ensuring performance, on-time delivery, cost control, and quality goals are attained.• Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates todetermine trends and areas of improvement.• Review established production schedules for all manufacturing departments to insure establishedinventory levels are met while operating at the highest efficiency possible.• Coordinate the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.• Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.• Work closely with the Safety Manager to ensure all members of the manufacturing team are aware ofsafety policies to provide a safe workplace for our employees.• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and control the flow of product throughout the manufacturingprocess.• Develop and execute the plant manufacturing budgets.• Analyze workforce requirements.• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employees.• Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.• Remove production constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct productionemployees to attain all established goals.• Collaborate with the product marketing and product development teams in order to develop and executenew product strategies.• Work with supply chain partners to develop and improve supplier relationships.

• Be a mentor- develop salaried staff as well as long term bench strength within the production department.• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list• Adhere to Kraft Heinz quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)- standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Kraft Heinz specifications• Prepare departmental costs and variances with regard to productivity- short and long-range planning- labor scheduling- product scheduling- raw materials- packaging supplies- product weights- sanitation and housekeeping• Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to establish requirements regarding quality- safety- employee- relations- productivity and cost scheduled volume outputs• Work with Product Development- Suppliers- Engineering- Quality- and Factory Employees in finding innovative ways to improve the Quality and productivity of our Products.• Support Employee involvement in Safety- Analytical Problem Solving- Project Planning- Vendor and Customer Relations- fostering a Team atmosphere.• Monitor and update all area practices and policies for compliance.• Work with Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Area to optimize productivity.• Prepare- distribute- and follow-up with regard to all established records- reports and/or forms• Ensure strong- effective communication across functions and with employees- vendors and government regulators• Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements• Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly departmental safety meetings and working with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance

• Responsible for all inbound receiving and outbound shipping functions across 24/7 - 3 shift operation• Responsible for Just in Time (JIT) Inventory delivery to the manufacturing lines• Maintain staffing levels consistent with forecasted volume.• Management of personnel to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, site policies and workload leveling.• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirements.• Daily monitors the processes of the team members and troubleshoots processes• Utilize daily standard work for self and direct reports to reinforce a culture of discipline and consistent practices.• Lead the implementation of process improvements through Kaizen Events, 8D Problem Solving and other continuous improvement tools.• Understands Lean management and 100% adherence to standardized processes.• Institutionalize 5S in all aspects of the department.• Ensure OSHA safety requirements are being met and that company safety processes are followed to ensure a safe working environment.• Foster a Lean culture at the facilities driving continuous improvement while maintaining a high safety standard.• Establishing Goals and Objectives for all shift and department supervisors

- Lead and manage a component value stream within the Arthur operation. - Lead/manage cross-functional team of group leaders, team leaders, quality specialists, and engineers toward successful completion of business objectives (including budget objectives).- Develop and execute a safety and quality strategy.- Develop and execute a strategy to meet internal and external production demand expectations (e.g., schedule completions)- Develop and execute an effective communication strategy- Champion MasterBrand Production System strategy, including continuous improvement plan.- Partner with support departments, including Finance, Maintenance, Materials, and Human Resources to achieve business results.- Meet key objectives related to inventory, including WIP turns and inventory accuracy.- Meet new product introduction objectives (quality, cost, timing).- Develop and execute/maintain capacity planning strategy.

- Manage and lead manufacturing facility in areas of safety, quality, costs, production planning, materials management, and staff development.- Facilitate Lean Manufacturing across plant operation.- Provide a safe work environment which fosters continuous improvement, employee involvement as well as an empowered, well-trained workforce.- Define objectives and goals to support the business unit strategies.- Develop and lead the implementation of the operational plan, within capital and operating budgets to achieve the approved goals and objectives of the plant.- Develop and recommend operational policies to the Director of Manufacturing which are consistent with the Corporation's strategy.

- Support the strategic initiatives of 11 manufacturing plants.- Ensure plants are meeting all major corporate performance metrics.- Implement and drive corporate organizational improvements and cost reduction programs.- Facilitate the start-up of new product lines and processes.- Implement manufacturing best practices throughout the division. - Maintain and manage the capital budgets of all manufacturing facilities.

- Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.- Supervises 80+ employees.- Coordinate with Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are achieved.- Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; appraising performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems.- Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis.- Support & improve upon Quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.- Ensures safety programs are implemented effectively, reviewed regularly and revised as necessary.

- Planned utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations.- Established work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.- Analyzed work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.- Managed capital and process improvement projects.- Developed and administrated all training programs for environmental, health and safety compliance.

- Recruited, hired, and trained Service Sales Representatives for the locations service department.- Negotiated contracts with new and existing customers.- Account Manager for over 1300 customer accounts. - Directed the location’s safety program.

- Ensured production goals were met or exceeded, including yield, throughput, and quality.- Prepared daily production schedules and ensured schedule adherence. - Worked with maintenance and engineering to optimize the equipment performance and reliability.