Lean Manufacturing Manager jobs in Schenectady, NY

Manufacturing Manager

About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company…

We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO verified, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products. 

Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values…

Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.

Create Wow  ~  Everyone Hero   ~  Nourish Others  ~  Take Responsibility

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

About the Role…

The Manufacturing Manager, reporting to the Director of Operations, is responsible for leading a team of two supervisors and ~100 employees in a Lean manufacturing environment. There are two manufacturing managers that will divide the teams for optimal execution and focus. The Manufacturing Manager will lead objective development, budgeting and planning, organizational development and drives attainment of manufacturing objectives in safety, quality, service, and cost.  

The Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for the development and continuous improvement of operational KPI’s in safety, quality, service, and cost (OEE, yield, labor, adherence/attainment, first time right (FTR) quality) consistent with Beech-Nut and Supply Chain strategies and objectives.  The Manufacturing Manager will be an action-oriented, engaging, and inspiring team leader, driven by a passion for continuous improvement.  

About the 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 general oversight of maintenance of the 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 is an on-site position that is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. As a manufacturing location, this position will require one to be in an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection safety shoes and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails and other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.  When performing administrative job functions, it is in a well-lit, environmentally controlled office environment.  

What You’ll Do…

• Develops and ensures a safe work culture. 
• Drives results through relationships built on mutual trust and respect with all manufacturing associated and support areas.
• Lead and motivate team(s), coach and mentor associates to support training and development. 
• Sets the tone for employee engagement, conduct monthly business reviews with all plant employees.
• Develops short-and-long range manufacturing goals to support company strategies and objectives.
• Develops lean expansion plans for your area of responsibility in conjunction with the Manufacturing Excellence Manager.
• Plans and directs production activities to drive effective customer service, quality, safety and cost.
• Ability to develop, implement and visually display and effectively communicate manufacturing KPIs to track performance
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality, maintenance, and operational data and information to determine opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with engineering and maintenance to evaluate effectiveness of equipment and methods in order to improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Leads the development and delivery of personnel development plans.
• Ensure plant sanitation and develop systems to ensure operating standards are followed.
• Participate in local, state, and federal regulatory agency inspections.
• Collaborate with HR Business partner to resolve personnel issues, conflict resolution and documented disciplines, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conducts hearings to resolve grievances with the local Union Committee.

Who You Are…

• Leading and Supervising: You provide others with clear direction, set behavioral guidelines, delegate work appropriately, empower others and generate energy and enthusiasm, among others.  You provide clear feedback on performance and take timely action when goals are not being met.  You are an effective coach to others on new tasks and development areas.
• Deciding and Initiating Action: You are able to make timely decisions while weighing risks.  You act without being prompted and take responsibility for projects, people, and mistakes.
• Persuading and Influencing: You make a strong personal impression on others.  You gain clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating.  You are able to change the opinions of others and close discussions with firm agreement on all sides.
• Adapting and Responding to Change: You are able to adapt your own behavior to meet the needs of different people and circumstances.  You accept new ideas and change initiatives and show respect and sensitivity towards others.  You remain effective even in the face of uncertainty.

What You’ll Need…

• 10 years’ progressive experience in (lean)manufacturing, including processing, packaging and maintenance within the CPG industry, preferrable Food and Beverage or,
• Associates degree and 6-8 years of experience in related field
• Technical ability to work within highly complex and dynamic manufacturing environment BS/BA in related discipline such as engineering, operations/supply chain management strongly preferred 
• Conceptual and practical experience with Lean Principles and experience implementing facets of a lean program

What’s in it for you?  Compensation, Benefits & More…

At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and take into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, relevant work experience, certifications and qualifications, education, and other business needs. Compensation for a role will be in line with the location in which the position is filled.

Our associates also have access to opportunities for professional development and training, access to our on-site amenities as well as many other benefits and perks!  We are proud to offer our associates the following:

Pay: The annual base salary range for this in-person role is $100,000 - $130,000. This is a salaried-exempt position.

Benefits: This position gives you access to a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents; life & long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings account, paid vacation and holidays, New York State paid sick time, and 401(k) retirement benefits with 4% company match.

Professional Development:

• Tuition assistance
• Access to an online learning system (LMS)
• Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs

More Perks!

• Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
• Generous maternity/paternity benefits & take your child’s 1^st birthday off
• Take your birthday off each year!
• Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday
• Service Awards

Amenities:

• On-site fitness center
• On-site café catered by Mazzone Hospitality - PRIME Business Dining
• On-site Company Store
• A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work
• New! Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations

What it is like to live in upstate New York…

We are about 30 minutes northwest of Albany, the NY state capital, and 40 minutes southwest of Saratoga Springs. We are near major cultural events, outside recreation and places to have fun throughout the year. From watching the New York City Ballet or listening to Brad Paisley, Cardi B, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, or Tedeschi Trucks Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), boating on beautiful Lake George, hiking the famous trails of the Adirondacks, or skiing at Lake Placid, you will find there is plenty to keep you, and/or, your family busy. And, if you are looking for the occasional big city attraction, it is a short drive to Boston, Montreal, and New York City.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Beech-Nut Nutrition Company will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.