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