Facility Manager

ABOUT US

We are Wis-Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of popular beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina water, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn sparkling water, and Bubbl'r. You've probably seen and bought our products at your local stores or restaurants. We are a billion-dollar manufacturing and distribution organization offering ample opportunities to drive change, innovate processes, and help shape our company's future direction. We are looking for difference makers in all areas of our business to join us on our growth journey.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness/Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401(K)
• Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

ABOUT THE JOB

• Maintain a safe working environment for employees.
• Ensure all employees are trained and follow all plant and safety, Food Safety, GMP, OSHA andsanitation regulations.
• Will actively lead the Management Team and work closely with all members to develop bestpractices for the facility.
• Will be an active member of the Food Safety Team, which includes staying up to date with foodsafety training.
• Will be key member of the facility audit team.
• Will promote and actively demonstrate continuous improvement within the facility using WPMS(Wis-Pak Performance Management System.) Evaluate, recommend, and implementimprovements in methods and processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale.Develop plans for the maximum utilization of materials, machines and personnel.
• Will develop, justify, recommend, and implement a 5-year capital budget for the facility. Ensurecapital projects are on time and within budgetary constraints. Analyze and report on variances ofactual vs budget.
• Will develop, justify, recommend, and implement an annual operating budget to control labor,manufacturing, and variance costs to achieve the standard total cost per case.
• Deliver improvements to the 4 manufacturing levers: Yield, Line Efficiency, Labor Efficiency, andSpending.
• Maintain high safety standards, conduct audits, enforce safety policies, and ensure PPE isused. Continuously improve our FIFI (Find-It, Fix-It Program).
• Follow and enforce all Wis-Pak policies and procedures.
• Provide all training necessary to personnel to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manage department personnel by assigning tasks and following up. Encourage and motivatethe workforce. Coach for improvement when necessary.
• Must prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments and directly oversee staff to ensurethe achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with company qualityrequirements and meeting customer delivery requirements and specifications.
• Review and analyze productions costs, product quality and various production statistics; modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of facility.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and building and establish facility housekeeping standards.
• Keep records and procedures up to date.
• Conduct meetings as needed and participate in facility meetings. Lead cross functional teams to address and resolve facility issues and improve quality and productivity. Establish a monthly Town Hall meeting to communicate current events with the plant team.
• Keep current on new manufacturing technology and production trends. Monitor and evaluate trends to determine if applicable to Wis-Pak operations.
• Assist and communicate professionally with other departments.
• Must be able and willing to travel as needed and attend external training.

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

ABOUT YOU

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and/or seven total years of food manufacturing experience.
• Must possess good people skills.
• Proven ability to develop good problem-solving statements and use problem solving skills to close the gaps.
• Possess good skills in math, verbal and written communication.
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, JD Edward, Sharepoint, and other business intelligence tools.

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations.

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