Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Process Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual will be responsible for the daily follow-up of the existing food processes, methods, and the technical training of employees.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities include :

• Ensure the daily technical follow-up of production operation procedures, and specifications in collaboration with the Plant Manager.
• Ensure the conformity of the methods and the processing control systems while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Coach employees by implementing and maintaining good work and safety standards. Ensure employees are trained and adhere to safe work practices and company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner and maintaining a work environment as free as possible from hazards to ensure the safety of employees in compliance with the OHSA and internal safety policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with various participants, identify problems and abnormalities. Analyze and propose practical and effective solutions.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining production and sanitation procedures, and ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Collaborate with the person(s) responsible for training plant employees on the procedures and methods of existing processes as well as new technologies.
• Verify the effectiveness, price, and safety of detergents used for sanitation, while maximizing the dosage of these products.
• In collaboration with various participants, identify problems and abnormalities. Analyze and propose practical and effective solutions.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining production and sanitation procedures, and ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Collaborate with the person(s) responsible for training plant employees on the procedures and methods of existing processes as well as new technologies.

• Verify the effectiveness, price, and safety of detergents used for sanitation, while maximizing the dosage of these products.
• Supervise and/or carry out technical studies, gathering current research data pertinent to the technical development and the implementation of existing technologies.
• Organize, plan, and manage in collaboration with various departments, technological tests for materials & packaging, cleaning, and sanitation products.
• Ensure close cooperation with Purchasing and Quality Assurance relating to the settlement of complaints or claims, which involve technical complaints about containers and packaging materials.
• Maintain effective communication with various departments.

• Perform other related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 1-2 employees
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback, coaching, counseling, and disciplining; conduct training; implement enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; and reviewing professional publications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Technical training in food technology/ safety or similar work experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in the processing industry preferably the food and beverages sector
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Experience in Manufacturing or production environment.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and can multi-task.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other integrated computer software (knowledge of BPCS and Powerplay is a strong asset)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical manufacturing setting.

FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein 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 to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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