Manufacturing Manager

Reports to:
** **Plant Manager

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for planning manufacturing schedules, and overseeing manufacturing activities in pursuance of business goals. Includes development of policies and procedures designed to increase productivity, assure quality, and mitigate production problems. To this end, the Manufacturing Manager will improve throughput and other in-house processes with the objective of reducing overall costs and enhancing customer satisfaction.

**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide leadership for developing and directing manufacturing and plant initiatives for all company products.
- Manage long-term strategic plans and tactical implementation of production systems across the division.
- Receiving 22 million litres of goat, sheep, and buffalo milk
- Producing 3 million kg of cheese per year
- Processing 26 million litres of whey per year
- Develop systems to evaluate, score, and implement manufacturing business system process improvements.
- Create and implement repeatable scoring metrics for all manufacturing and production operations.
- Support new product development and continuous improvement by integrating tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) into processes.
- Assist in training line workers in problem-solving techniques and on-the-spot production troubleshooting.
- Determine optimum manufacturing processes and raw material usage.
- Consult with Quality Assurance staff and engineers on quality issues; evaluate the overall QA performance of the manufacturing unit.
- Manage manufacturing employees, line workers, and other staff; recommend optimal staffing levels and schedules.
- Work with the Project Manager to identify the appropriate capital equipment as needed, create business case, and then oversee purchase, installation, and start-up.
- Improve production standards through time studies and other standard data development methods.
- Identify areas for waste reduction.
- Develop plant or process flow layouts to improve productivity.
- Provide cost analysis as required by senior plant management.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation.
- Persuade staff to adopt and incorporate quality methods into their work.
- Identify relevant training needs and opportunities.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.
- Other duties as assigned.

**JOB SPECIFICATIONS**
- Post-secondary degree in engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 - 8 years of direct work experience with manufacturing production systems, regulations, guidelines, and associated standards.
- Direct knowledge of fluid manufacturing methodologies.
- Strong inventory and production management skills.
- Must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with vendors, customers, and internal departments.
- Practical experience with risk management, product testing, capability studies, and control plans.
- Food Safety Systems that are GFSI based and preferably FSSC-22000, SQF or BRC.
- Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing are desirable.
- Should have a good working knowledge of quality systems preferably ISO-9000 based.
- Highly motivated and self-directed capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Extremely detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
- Able to interface directly with cross functional teams.
- Ability to create and review technical documentation, including project plans, test procedures, and design documents.
- Able to develop, review, and maintain metrics and audits.
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Must have a valid passport.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon reference checks and employment verification.

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