Freshpet, Inc. Ennis , TX 75119
Posted 7 days ago
Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.
We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT'S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!
What You Will Do
Provide the employees and facility with leadership and oversight, ensuring delivery of safety, quality, and production goals while continuing to grow the site by commissioning new lines and ramp the facility's performance.
How You Will Make An Impact
Direct, coach, and train managers and supervisors as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
Communicate expectations to supervisors and managers who report to you - ensure that they pass on expectations to Team Members
Manage direct reports' work schedules including PTO
Develop and motivate direct reports to improve the efficiency of their current duties and ensure they have clearly identified goals
Mentor and coach direct reports to increase personnel effectiveness
Ensure supervisors and managers deliver corrective action to Team Members as required - to include behavior, safety, quality, GMP, sanitation, work standards and time infractions
Partner with the team to achieve commissioning, qualification, and verification of new production lines at our greenfield flagship manufacturing facility
Partner closely with engineering, OEM manufacturers, and controls integrators during the design, construct, and commissioning phases of the line start-up
Partner with plant engineering, plant operations, plant training/TWI resources, and plant maintenance in the commissioning, qualification, and verification phases of the line start-up
Ensure new production lines meets or exceeds overall plant Operations Excellence standards at the time of turnover
Lead Freshpet Performance for Excellence meetings/trainings as required and participate in others as required - ensure the managers and supervisors embrace FPE
Conduct regular communication through production and safety meetings to keep Team Members informed; encourages Team Member feedback/ideas
Work with Human Resources to assist with recruitment, screening and interviewing candidates, and documenting the selection
Assist in team member orientation and training
Stay current on business, industry, and facility innovations
Actively promote team spirit by maintaining open communication and utilizing motivational tools
Performs other duties as required
Ability to work nights/weekends as needed
What You Will Bring
BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience with at least 5 years of Leadership/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; preferable in a food manufacturing facility, with mechanical and technical process management experience
Ability to lead, motivate, coach, mentor, evaluate and develop supervisors and managers
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across all levels of the organization
Line/ Manufacturing Plant Start-up experience a plus
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing/TPM techniques, and certification is a plus
Solid mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting ability
Experience implementing GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) program through Safe Quality Food (SQF) or British Retail Consortium (BRC) certifications
Strong understanding of the sanitation process in a food manufacturing facility
Ability to assess talent and apply performance management techniques
Ability to lead and work in a team environment
Exhibits a passion for raising Team performance and Team development
Ability to effectively meet deadlines
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP
Strong analytical, written/verbal communication skills
Knowledge of time and attendance systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; especially Excel
Ability to set goals, objectives and to delegate
Must be hands-on
What We Offer
At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:
At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company's achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimers
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
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