Plant Superintendent #759-06 (#759-06)

Description


Supply Operations Plant, located in Phoenix, AZ, has an opening for a Plant Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for the day to day operation of facility.
Proven ability to hold all employees accountable.
Manage labor relations by dealing with grievances, corporate, LR, plant employees, and union business agents.
Aggressively cultivate and promote a positive and innovative work environment.
Maintain a high level of customer service to both Safeway and public customers.
Continued development of World-class concepts, including Lean Manufacturing, Line Efficiencies, Improved Changeover Processes and Reduction of Waste.
Set and monitor plant performance targets both short and long term.
Ensure Safeway policies, procedures and practices are strictly adhered to, including appropriate audit, controls and segregation of duties are in place to support Sarbanes Oxley compliance
Take ownership of plant and accept responsibility for all aspects of the operation.
Hiring and development of plant staff and plant team members towards attainment of their potential..
Exposure to financial and budget management. In partnership with the Plant Manager identify, and implement efficiency and cost cutting measures that will improve ROI.
Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with Safeway, Federal and State guidelines.
Thorough understanding of GMPs and regulations pertaining to product safety and quality strongly preferred.
Ensure timely completion of plant goals/action plans, both short and long term.
Interface with Regulator Agencies.
Assist with Capital development, cost estimation and management.


 Required Skills


Qualifications: The following are preferred or desired unless specifically stated:
4 year college degree in Food Science, and/or Management.
5 + years superintendent experience in a manufacturing environment, ice cream experience preferred
Ability to empower, supervise and direct a diverse workforce.
Ability to hire, develop, evaluate, train, and coach staff and associates
Strong communication skills and ability to build direct relationships with hourly associates while managing multiple union contracts.
Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
Experience in TQM, process improvements and process mapping and reviews preferred.
Experience in holding employees accountable for working safely, and providing a safe work environment.
Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such.
Proven ability to do financial analysis and review and analyze existing cost data.
Thorough understanding of GMPs and regulations pertaining to product safety and quality strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
Excellent customer service focus, results oriented.
Computer skills, including Excel, MS Word, Project, and Adage.
Must possess the following traits: proactive, risk taker, change agent and strong sense of courage.
Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback.