Shift Manager Operations

Job Overview

As part of the world’s largest almond processing manufacturer, this role will lead and develop an operational team in our state-of-the-art facility at Blue Diamond. As the Operations Shift Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing and leading daily operations and ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently, while driving a continuous improvement culture. This role involves leading a team in achieving high performing results in Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, and People objectives. Collaborates with the Site Director and the Site Leadership Team to provide the development and execution of plant strategies to deliver the site goals.

Responsibilities

• Takes on a leadership role to collaborate and help execute strategies to deliver site goals in support of company goals and objectives.
• Establishes, communicates, and executes measurable manufacturing and team member goals that deliver uncompromised safety, quality, service, and performance results.
• Maintains total ownership of one or more systems/tools deployed or enhanced at the site.
• Functions as an Operations Startup Lead for critical projects where we are modifying or installing new equipment.
• Learns and utilizes people’s capabilities, recognizes good work and earns the respect of peers and subordinates.
• Improves product quality levels by promoting and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation and delivering customer/consumer expectations.
• Achieves technical mastery of the production process and assist with innovation as required.
• Builds development plans to improve all levels of the team in the department.
• Actively coaches direct reports to increase their capability and the results of the team.
• Leads and develops continuous improvement; promotes the organization’s culture of Zero Waste, Zero Harm, One Team, and 100% Commitment.
• Assists team in assembling and delivering an Annual Operation Plan that drives improvement in both fixed and variable costs.
• Leads shift operations in a manner that ensures high levels of conformance to production schedules and proper inventory control in a cost-effective manner to ensure Service levels are achieved.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree related to the fields of Engineering, Business, and Manufacturing.
• Minimum number of years(s) of experience required in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree: 6 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience, 4 years of experience supervising manufacturing teams.
• Experience effectively leading a team environment; skilled with translating concepts into concrete examples.
• Experience with operating a wide range of food processing equipment; knowledge of SQF and quality standards and requirements.
• Covers weekends as needed to support 24/7 operations.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to physically move throughout the facility, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and tight access areas.
• Able to sit/work at a desk for extended periods of time doing things such as analytical work or reports, which requires focus, while utilizing a computer.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment being exposed to dust, high noise levels, extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations, fumes and odors from welding and other maintenance processes, poor lighting, and wet operation work conditions.
• Typical conditions may include prolonged sitting, standing and walking.

Work Schedule

Work Shift: Swing
Pay Type: Salary
Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A
Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $92,800.00 - $120,400.00
Work Schedule: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Blue Diamond Growers

Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. BDG offers numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE. Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!