ESL Processing Manager PA

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication Maola is always looking aheadinvesting in our people strengthening our communities and securing fresh local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity sustainability and a passion for providing fresh high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with employer match Life Insurance paid time off and moreavailable within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are what you do and what you think matters.

Summary:

Directs the manufacturing operation through a team of functional managers and front line supervisors. Formulate manage & achieve short and long-term operating objectives in areas such as safety & quality performance cost management efficiency improvements and overall customer service while promoting a culture of positive employee relations and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Has a working technical knowledge of ESL processing for both operation and troubleshooting
• Has complete ownership of maintenance program for all pumps valves and process equipment.
• Leads all calibration and testing regarding ESL pasteurization and CIP systems based off of organizational requirements.
• Maximizes yields (product to raw material ratios) and minimizes off-specification product.
• Maximizes throughput (gallons of product per cycle time) and maximizing equipment utilization.
• Responsible for implementing plans and checking on progress of scheduled products and timing of production.
• Responsible for helping the Plant in accomplishing its short and long range objectives in an area of plant operations as necessary or as requested.
• Exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities.
• Deals with constantly shifting priorities and exercises continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities.
• Commits to carrying out the Companys Quality Policy (including but not limited to GMPs HACCP SQF FDA and company outlined standards) and works with QA team to ensure that products meet customer standards and specifications.
• Responsible to carry out customers expectations prevent problems and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for the plant and our customers.
• Selects assigns evaluates and instructs supervisors and advises supervisors regarding direction of their employees.
• Exercises supervision with respect to production volume cost and quality of production; meeting production and delivery dates.
• Forecasts labor requirements and recommends equipment and layout changes.
• Recommends changes in production methods and material handling procedures.
• Maintains compliance with Company policies safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Assists in budget preparation and cost control and demonstrates the ability to forecast budget and equipment needs.
• Demonstrates effective communication presentation and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrates ability to prepare accurate effective and complete written communications and reports.
• Establishes and maintains supervisor/management development programs to ensure bench strength of leadership team for advancement opportunities and training opportunities.
• Ensures safety programs and procedures meet or exceed company goals on lost-time accidents and recordable injuries including investigations of near miss events accidents/injuries training and OSHA requirements and programs.
• Spends greater than 70% of the time on the plant floor.
• Understands all systems and equipment within the facility and is able to run all day to day floor operations.
• Spends time on all three (3) shifts which will be determined on the needs of the business.
• Provides holiday coverage if necessary.
• Supervises plant operations in plant directors absence.
• All other duties assigned by the Plant Director.
• All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures maintaining hygiene and cleanliness and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System complete required training and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe high-quality products.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience with considerable knowledge of plant operations and dairy manufacturing.
• Ability to effectively plan work procedures equipment material and manpower needs.
• Ability to effectively build and lead a productive work group as well as to perform as a member of the management team.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Bachelors degree (BS or BA) from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of regulatory laws and responsibilities related to processing and filling.
• Demonstrated understanding of budgeting and cost management.
• Proven ability to train supervise and develop staff formulate policy and direct activities.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office including word excel PowerPoint).
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Must be available to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on call if required by site.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral written
    visual and non-verbal ensuring our messages are understood and delivered
    appropriately whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer
    requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical effective solutions.
• Collaboration
  • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that
    collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal recognizing and
    valuing each persons contributions is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach bend extend and lift 50-100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk cream butter and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality freshness and love for the environment Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola please visit .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Manager