Sugarmtn
Shift Manager - Production
Sugarmtn, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Beecher's Production Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States of AmericaJob Description
Posted Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 AMThe Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
Shift Manager
is responsible for cheese manufacturing, including product quality, staffing, employee development, budgeting, production, and maintenance. The Shift Manager leads a team of skilled employees to achieve exceptional quality and continuous improvement.This position is
Monday through Friday
between the hours of
11am to 7pm , with
every other weekend on-call . Schedule may be subject to change due to staffing.Responsibilities:Provide hands-on oversight to produce award-winning cheeses with world-class quality.Hire, train, and develop highly skilled, effective employees.Compose and effectively utilize work instructions and an e-learning system.Lead team to achieve high food safety standards.Develop and adhere to an operating budget.Manage inventory levels to maximize throughput and productivity.Ensure compliance with best food safety practices: Serve as a HACCP team member.Achieve strong BRC and regulatory audit scores.Acquire a state pasteurizer certification and train pasteurizer operators.Maintain exceptional levels of employee safety, including training, improved process arrangements, and safety meetings.Perform raw milk procurement, transportation, and quality assurance. Work closely with milk producers and the Director of Production to solve milk quantity and quality issues.Oversee all repairs and maintenance of the cheese making facility and equipment to ensure the production floor is visually appealing.Set a consistent example for company core values: Actively promote a culture of respect, quality, and continuous improvement, with effective and thorough communication.Perform employee scheduling, payroll, performance and wage evaluations, and disciplinary actions.Perform period invoice reporting.Projects:Process improvements to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.Composition of work instructions, training item lists, and other documentation systems.Qualifications:At least two years of leadership experience in a food production environment, (cheese making or a similar dairy industry is a PLUS)Degree in Food Science, Fermentation Science, or Biology, or a qualifying combination of education and/or work experienceProven leadership experience, in a team setting, effective written and oral communicationKnowledge of HACCP & GMP requiredComfortable with Microsoft office/data entry, and strong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to perform physically demanding tasks, stand for long periods, and lift up to 65 pounds when needed.Employee Benefits:Sugar Mountain pays 100% of employee medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums, and offers paid time-off, and paid holidays. A 401(k) plan with a company match is offered after one year of employment. Employees enjoy a 35% employee discount at all Sugar Mountain locations.Compensation:The starting salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $82,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.Commitment to Our Communities:As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats, we’ve created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.Sugar Mountain is a tobacco-free company.
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Posted Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00 AMThe Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
Shift Manager
is responsible for cheese manufacturing, including product quality, staffing, employee development, budgeting, production, and maintenance. The Shift Manager leads a team of skilled employees to achieve exceptional quality and continuous improvement.This position is
Monday through Friday
between the hours of
11am to 7pm , with
every other weekend on-call . Schedule may be subject to change due to staffing.Responsibilities:Provide hands-on oversight to produce award-winning cheeses with world-class quality.Hire, train, and develop highly skilled, effective employees.Compose and effectively utilize work instructions and an e-learning system.Lead team to achieve high food safety standards.Develop and adhere to an operating budget.Manage inventory levels to maximize throughput and productivity.Ensure compliance with best food safety practices: Serve as a HACCP team member.Achieve strong BRC and regulatory audit scores.Acquire a state pasteurizer certification and train pasteurizer operators.Maintain exceptional levels of employee safety, including training, improved process arrangements, and safety meetings.Perform raw milk procurement, transportation, and quality assurance. Work closely with milk producers and the Director of Production to solve milk quantity and quality issues.Oversee all repairs and maintenance of the cheese making facility and equipment to ensure the production floor is visually appealing.Set a consistent example for company core values: Actively promote a culture of respect, quality, and continuous improvement, with effective and thorough communication.Perform employee scheduling, payroll, performance and wage evaluations, and disciplinary actions.Perform period invoice reporting.Projects:Process improvements to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.Composition of work instructions, training item lists, and other documentation systems.Qualifications:At least two years of leadership experience in a food production environment, (cheese making or a similar dairy industry is a PLUS)Degree in Food Science, Fermentation Science, or Biology, or a qualifying combination of education and/or work experienceProven leadership experience, in a team setting, effective written and oral communicationKnowledge of HACCP & GMP requiredComfortable with Microsoft office/data entry, and strong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to perform physically demanding tasks, stand for long periods, and lift up to 65 pounds when needed.Employee Benefits:Sugar Mountain pays 100% of employee medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums, and offers paid time-off, and paid holidays. A 401(k) plan with a company match is offered after one year of employment. Employees enjoy a 35% employee discount at all Sugar Mountain locations.Compensation:The starting salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $82,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.Commitment to Our Communities:As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats, we’ve created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.Sugar Mountain is a tobacco-free company.
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