Overview

　　Schedule: [12-Hour Night Shift Rotation Schedule: 6p-6a / Every Other Weekend] - Flexibility is required.

　　About the Role:

　　As a core member of our manufacturing and production team, you will be a key leader for our production team and will be expected to:

　　Lead the ongoing development and implementation of equipment and facility cleaning processes and procedures

　　Facilitate ice cream production operations which occur during shift

　　Lead the step-function improvements required of the manufacturing team to be a safe, highly efficient, continuous manufacturer

　　Support the production of a safe, high quality product and team member safety

　　Work in a team environment and encourage team members to interact and engage in a positive manner of respect and cooperation

　　As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

　　C ompensation: $85,000 - $90,000 annually commensurate with experience and other qualifications

　　Essential Duties:

　　Support the production of safe, high quality products and team member safety.

　　Provide leadership and direction to the team members; ensure adherence to policy and procedures for cleaning of equipment and manufacture of products

　　Work to resolve daily operational issues to ensure efficiency and quality

　　Plan and coordinate resource allocation to achieve or exceed quality and manufacturing targets

　　Coach and motivate team members to exceed expectations by communicating job performance standards and providing timely and consistent feedback

　　Manage training and reinforce communication of team member safety, sanitation practices, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and company policies

　　Evaluate labor, supplies, chemical usage, and disposal costs to determine efficiencies and develop performance improvement actions

　　Manage weekly team member schedules and submit accurate timekeeping records for payroll on a weekly basis

　　Develop performance improvement plans as appropriate and administer corrective action as needed

　　Work closely with UAW leadership and Joint Operations Leadership Team (JOLT) members to assure a proactive and mutually respectful labor - management relationships

　　Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) – must follow the Company guidelines and vision to enhance and create a positive safety & GMP environment

　　Team: scheduling, performs employee performance evaluations, and holds disciplinary/coaching meetings as needed

　　Flexible scheduling for self: Some scheduling is determined by hours of operation, events and special projects;

　　Reading and comprehension abilities for proper use of chemicals. Able to read, analyze, and interpret ingredient specifications and recipes, and or regulatory requirements

　　Plan schedules and coordinate cleaning projects with Maintenance team

　　Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors and team.

　　What we’re looking for:

　　Minimum 3 yrs. experience in manufacturing with leadership responsibility. Dairy operations is preferred.

　　Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Dairy or Food Science, Business, or equivalent experience.

　　Knowledge of employment laws and OSHA safety regulations

　　Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

　　Planning/Scheduling skills with the ability to think ahead and plan short and long term

　　Ability to work primarily the 12-Hour night shift rotation, with flexibility to support all shifts on occasion

　　Demonstrated ability to lead people and inspire performance results

　　Objective, data-based problem analysis and resolution; orientation toward proactive performance improvement

　　Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

　　Willingness to be trained in facility procedures, Critical Control Points (CCPs) and upon completion of training, demonstrate knowledge

　　Someone who is extremely detail oriented and never content to settle for less than the expected results

　　Ability to assist in the development, organization and participation of Team in departmental and corporate training

　　Good time management in planning work schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

　　Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.

　　Job LocationsUS-NY-Akron

　　Job ID 2024-2415

　　Category Manufacturing/Production

　　Type Full-Time Regular