Description
Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entres in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!
This opportunity is third shift, the hours are 6pm-4am.
The salary range for this opportunity is $75,000-$80,000/year.
Summary:
TheCupPackOutManageris responsiblefor overseeing the daily operations of thesecond and third-shift cup packaging lines, ensuring that production targets aremet with thehighest standardsof safety, quality, and efficiency. This roleleadsamulti-shift team, manages equipment throughputand drivescontinuous improvement initiatives through 5S and Leanmanufacturingprinciples.
Duties:
- OperationalLeadership:Direct and coordinate the daily activities of theCupPackOut department to meet production schedules and customerdemand.
- Quality&FoodSafety:Ensure100% compliancewithFSQstandards, labeling requirements, and SQF/HACCP regulations.Always maintain
audit-ready
status.
- PerformanceOptimization:Monitor Key PerformanceIndicators(KPIs)suchas
- OEE, scrap rates, material waste,and labor variance.Implement strategies tominimizedowntime.
- SafetyManagement:Foster a"Safety First" culture. Conduct regularsafety
audits, lead accident investigations, and ensure all teammembers are trainedonLOTO and machine guardingprotocols.
- PersonnelDevelopment:Manage staffing levels,recruitment, and training forPack OutLeads andSupervisors. Conduct performance reviewsandprovideongoing coaching and mentorship.
- ContinuousImprovement:Lead 5S workplace organization initiatives.Utilizeroot-cause analysis(e.g., 5-Why) toresolve operational bottlenecks anddowntimeissues.
- Inventory&ResourcePlanning:Coordinate with Scheduling and Warehouse
teams to ensure all packaging materials(cups, lids,labels, Boxes)arestagedandavailable for productionruns.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Oversight and accountability for all shifts with 2-4 department Supervisors per shift. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Departmental responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor?s degree in OperationsManagement,Engineering, or arelated field(orequivalent professional experience).
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferably in Food & Beverage.
- Demonstrated experience managing automated packagingequipmentandconveyor systems.
- Proficiency inERP systems andMicrosoft Office(Excel,PowerPoint).
- Knowledge ofLEAN, 6 Sigma
Our Total Compensation Package Includes:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401k with Company match and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
- Education Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Discounts on Blount products at Company retail locations
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
