Production/Quality Associate -Operations Specialist 2nd Shift
About the Role…
As an Operations Specialist you will be responsible for operating and cleaning various types of high-speed batching, filling and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment. Production areas include making, filler, packaging, sanitation, and cereal. This position requires individuals who are focused on supporting the business operational goals of safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
This position is a union position and after completing a 60-day probationary period, must join to become a member of the Baker’s Confectionary Tobacco Grain Milling (BCTGM) Union, Local 53.
About the Operations Team..
The Operations Team is comprised of diverse individuals who bring a wide breadth of knowledge and experience to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of Beech-Nut Nutrition’s LEED® certified production facility. The team implements processes and programs to optimize production capabilities, supervises production activities to ensure adherence to BNN ethics and safety procedures, develops production plans and staffing schedules, and oversees basic maintenance and sanitation of machinery and equipment. The team works collaboratively to make sure every aspect of production is running efficiently and effectively so we can continue to do what we do best – making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!
Our Commitment to Safety…
At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this.
About the Work Environment…
This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. The candidate will also be required to work in a food manufacturing environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and uniform. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.
What You’ll Do…
- Complete production, quality, and operational records per company and regulatory agency standards.
- Support production activities in keeping with effective operations.
- Support the achievement of company objectives, goals, strategies and measurements.
- Consult with plant personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
- Develop relationships with team members built on a mutual trust and respect.
- Support and participate in developing and implementing operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
- Ensure plant sanitation and safety levels meet or exceed Beech-Nut and regulatory standards.
- Ensure compliance to all PPE and GMP standards.
- Develop systems to ensure Beech-Nut operating standards are followed.
- Participate in local, state, and federal regulatory agency inspections.
- Use lean tools (5S, VSM, OEE, etc.).
- Support manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which include safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service.
What You’ll Need…
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
- Associates degree or beyond highly desired
- Flexibility in availability for scheduled shift is required (ex. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekend work)
- Basic computer skills
- Experience in manufacturing with responsibility for production processing, packaging, and maintenance preferred
- Experience using ERP systems (ex. SAP, Oracle), preferred
- Lean Certification, preferred
