Vinegar Dept Head Lead (1st shift)

About the role

Responsible for the daily organization and operating control of the vinegar department.

Plant Overview: Over 300 employees. Holland Plant has been operating since 1897. Products produced: sweet relish, Grey Poupon mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar, pickle variations, BBQ sauce. Union Facility – Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU).

Responsibilities

• Review production operations efficiency for acetators schedule including alcohol levels, acidity levels, cycle times, temperatures, and air volumes from the previous day/night
• Ensure acetators discharge correct gallon volumes
• Review BPCs numbers for annual forecasting to determine acetator assignments for vinegar types (Malt, White, Cider) and order supplies to meet requirements
• Oversee 2,200,000-gal inventory and create pumping orders to guarantee ample room for acetator discharges
• Assure alcohol tanks are maintained to properly charge acetators and receivers will hold discharges
• Direct vinegar activities for day/night shift and post job assignments
• Check raw and in-process material to maintain operating levels for acetators, cider mill, malt beer fermentation, and