Process Owner

• Provides Management and leadership to deliver business results and operational improvements.
• Responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing needs for their assigned area by achieving safety, quality productivity, efficiency, customer service, cost and employee engagement objectives through both individual and team contributions.
• Provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Develops, implements and promotes safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety team programs and initiatives.
• Promotes sound employee and labor relations by developing and maintaining an effective organization with qualified personnel.
• Develops, promotes and supports continuous improvement and other cross functional initiatives.
• Owns and leads the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standard as outlined in the plant accountability list.
• Participates in team goal setting/implementation to ensure we are low-cost high-quality producers.
• Strive to improve the efficiency of the department by submitting and implementing process improvements.
• Ensures the quality of our products and our workplace by following all procedures and guidelines.
• Follow all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures.
• Actively participates in team safety efforts to achieve/exceed plant goals.
• Leads areas of organizational change and accountability.
• Mentors CI Lead and Maintenance Lead to identify improvements and apply problem solving techniques.
• Conduct annual plans for process improvement and participate in Maintenance planning.
• Coordinate cleaning activities within the department and can conduct checks as needed.
• Participate in Plant optimization and provide or ensure explanation of all deviations in procedures and line process checks.
• Maintain knowledge on completing appropriate paperwork for all areas and conducting respective inventories.
• Maintain correct and accurate documentation for the payroll system.
• Take leadership in routine production problem solving.
• Coordinate period cleaning programs and monthly checks.
• Ensure employee coverage daily with each shift.
• Mentor and develop direct reports.
• Can lead level 2 meetings, PDCA meetings, DPM’s, and production meetings.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifts to work with employees from all shifts as the need arises and working overtime as needed.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Prior experience working in a Union environment, and with the USDA preferred.

• Ensure all safety and quality guidelines are followed.
• Maintain legible, neat and accurate records and reports.
• Must have leadership abilities, positive attitude, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must understand the plant document control procedure.
• Must have an understating of the plant record control procedure.
• Must be able to demonstrate planning/organizational skills and behavior which will contribute to the overall team effectiveness.
• Must be able to work well within a team environment as well as work effectively with all associates.
• Capable of learning intermediate Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Metrics, and ZPI skills.
• Strong planning/organizational skills and communication skills.
• Understanding of requirements and importance of documentation.
• Can understand and write WIs, SOPs, OPLs.
• General understanding of CCP / CP

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