This role manages the day-to-day manufacturing production team operations; responsible for daily operations of multiple production lines; providing incredible service and support to employees; ensuring food and human safety; product quality and efficiency of the operation.
What will I do?
- Manage and develop team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful
- Use knowledge of regulations governing operation to administer practices/policies and ensure compliancy; ensure equipment, regulatory compliance, process controls, and safety standards are met
- Ensure all safety procedures are followed, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment, Lock Out Tag Out, HACCP & Good Manufacturing Practices
- Develop and communicate tactical plans and goals; execute daily plans to meet productivity standard and communicate status to team members
- Oversee shift operations including product quality, product & people scheduling, daily work responsibilities; manage daily, weekly, and monthlyoperations and working with others responsible for area goals
- Delegate tasks to team members and empower them to take on new challenges; ensure department tasks are prioritized and completed efficiently
- Actively work with team to identify opportunities to improve operation, partner with support groups on implementation of changes and projects. Make recommendations for improvements
- Delegate and answer questions regarding product quality and scheduling, people and responsibilities
- Identify and implement best practices, provide recommendations on improving productivity and ways to reduce operating expenses while maintaining product quality. Identify critical situations and escalate effectively
- Maintain accuracy of ERP system; ensure established procedures are performed within specific time frames
- Communicate and interact with various support teams as a subject matter expert
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Experience managing and developing a team in a food manufacturing environment
- Food safety experience
- Microsoft Office skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with manufacturing regulatory compliance
- Experience with manufacturing systems, processes and/or regulations
- Bilingual skills
At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.
Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.
And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working Sundays or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
- Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!
- And more!
***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community. Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.