Shift Manager Swing

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Plant Director
• Travel Requirement: No
• Location: Bakersfield
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Full Time Regular
• Pay Range: $105k - $118k

Generous Brandsis dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands Bolthouse Farms Evolution Fresh and our joint venture with Sambazon. Bolthouse Farms is the preeminent provider of chilled juice smoothies and protein drinks. Evolution Fresh - is the premier cold-pressed juice brand and maker of the new Real Fruit Soda. Through our integrated partnership with Sambazon we produce and sell their high-quality Açaí beverages.

Formerly known as Bolthouse Farms Generous Brands was born out of the independence from its carrot operations and is poised to be the Worlds Largest Beverage Start-Up.

Currently we have 1000 employees located across the country at our hubs/facilities in Bakersfield CA Rancho Cucamonga CA & Chicago IL.

You can connect with our brands on their socials - Bolthouse Farms (LinkedInInstagramandTikTok) and Evolution Fresh (LinkedInInstagramandTikTok).

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

We are seeking a Shift Manager who wants to be part of the winning team. As a member of the Generous Brands team a Shift Manager will share oversight of the daily production activities the development and operations of production leads equipment operators and production staff while identifying opportunities to more efficiently produce great products.

The Shift Manager will provide leadership and direction to the plant in all areas of responsibility including production processing packaging and safety. The APEX Shift Manager is accountable for production quality; responsibilities also include long and short-range manufacturing planning. The Shift Manager coordinates and directs activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within the desired quality and cost standards. The successful candidate will hold responsibility for executing daily/weekly production schedule for optimal efficiencies.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Perform as a leader in a complex food / beverage manufacturing facility providing coaching support and direction to members of a developing team.
• Provide business and technical leadership necessary to ensure both the department and facility meet and/or exceed goals in critical manufacturing success areas (Cost Management Sanitation Systems Utilization Customer Service Product Quality and Health/Safety/Environment).
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools to coach and develop employees to solve problems and eliminate defects.
• Conduct regular team meetings which include effective communication of organizational and policy changes.
• Provide performance feedback and coaching to team members via appraisals and/or other documentation.
• Track departmental production and as applicable take appropriate actions to ensure that departmental goals are achieved.
• Work and/or attend meetings during other shifts (including off-shifts and/or weekends) as necessary.
• Demonstrates high level of problem solving for manufacturing issues employee issues facility improvements and overall business improvements. Mentors floor supervisors and area leads towards excellent managerial skills and development. Assist in planning and directing production activities and establishes production priorities while ensuring effective operations.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement maintenance and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources machines and equipment.
• Staff train evaluate and develop team members.
• Manage line efficiencies key performance indicators and down time.
• Ensures equipment in the area assigned is in working order operating conditions meet quality control standards and that working conditions are safe at all times.
• Verify the readiness of the production line at start-up and supervise change overs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment (3 years preferred)
• 3 years minimum experience as Food Production Supervisor
• 3 years proven success directing and guiding operators and their activities for assigned shift in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing people/budgets

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse employee population and with internal/external customers in an effective professional manner
• Pro-active mindset with the ability to apply common sense and good judgment under minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced high-pressure environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in business Food Science Agriculture Nutritional Science Management Engineering or related disciplines (preferred)
• Five (5) or more years of managerial experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Five (5) or more years experience leading diverse workforce
• Ability to provide leadership by strong decision-making skills and the integrity involved with those decisions
• Ability to provide leadership by organizing participating and facilitating groups for completion of goals
• Proven experience leading at least 150 indirect reports (direct and indirect labor)
• Microsoft Office Knowledge (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint)
• JDE/Oracle business systems knowledge
• Leadership experience in a food / beverage manufacturing environment (3 years preferred)
• Bilingual (Spanish)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended period
• Must be able to work in freezer and cold wet or humid conditions

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Confidential does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.