Food Manufacturing Manager, Boardman, Oregon

Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is “Dairy Done Right.”  As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909.  We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted.  We’re taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better.

About you:
What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.

What you will do:
The Food Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the cheese department at the Boardman plant for efficient operations.  Responsibilities include supervising Data Analyst, Technical Manager, Cheese Make, & Food Manufacturing Supervisors in the cheese department.  Duties will also include assisting in managing the department, including payroll, scheduling, GMPs, SOP’s, safety, sanitation and operation of equipment and troubleshooting and solving problems with processing equipment, issue work orders.

Here’s a day in the life

• Oversee the production of cheese at Tillamook through the product being boxed while maximizing yields and maintaining a cost efficient operation

 

• Ensure all standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed

 

• Assign and track work orders

 

• Communicate production goals to the crew

 

• Review daily production data and maintain priority balance; organize and prepare efficiency summaries

 

• Ensures that proper techniques are used for sanitation of production equipment

 

• Reports all exceptions to product or ingredient quality as appropriate based on the seriousness/urgency of the situation

 

• Work with operators to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems and other production issues

 

• Implement plans to correct any problems that are identified, determine where and why the problem occurred, and oversee specific corrective action

 

• Utilize labor and packaging supplies in the most cost effective manner possible to control costs

 

• Oversee 6S initiative

 

• Manage the day-to-day performance of cheese operators to ensure they are following proper procedures

 

• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are known and followed

 

• Champions department’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives

 

• Ensure that employees are trained and cross-trained in a fair and efficient manner

 

• Address performance issues in a timely, consistent, and confidential manner

 

• Provide coaching and mentoring to enhance individual and team performance

 

• Build teamwork by treating people with respect and encouraging cooperation, involvement, and information sharing

 

• Ensure compliance with USDA, OSDA, FDA, and other regulatory product safety requirements

 

• Monitor use of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

 

• Establish manufacturing quality control point testing and measures

 

• Implement plans to correct any problems that are identified, determine where and why the problem occurred, and oversee specific corrective action

 

• Review the previous day’s production and laboratory reports of cheese analysis

 

• Establish effective working relationship with Quality Assurance

 

• Work with the maintenance department to plan and schedule repairs and preventative maintenance

 

• Establish effective working relationship with maintenance engineering

 

• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

 

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public

 

• Communicate effectively

 

• Act as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company

 

• Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously

 

• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision

 
Skills you’ll need:                                                                 
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required.  A Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
EXPERIENCE: 5 years of progressively responsible experience managing a manufacturing operation with supervisor experience. Experience supervising a unionized facility is a plus.
OTHER: Weekend and off-shift work is required. Duties may include repetitive motion of hands and lifting up to 45 pounds.Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
We believe in offering extremely high-level, comprehensive benefit programs to our employees.

For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.
TCCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that abides by federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin; or their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. Moreover, TCCA abides by federal and state laws requiring TCCA to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.