Upstate Niagara Cooperative North Lawrence , NY 12967
Posted 2 months ago
Upstate Niagara Cooperative is one of the largest and most stable dairy cooperatives in the United States. We are committed to a cleaner planet, stronger community and brighter future for families through food science innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing and technology, animal well-being and sustainable farming. We continually invest in innovation at our eight manufacturing facilities to ensure we have the capabilities to offer the products our consumers are looking for. Equally important is an investment in the quality of people who work with us.
Working within the limits of authority and within company policies and procedures, manages location functions. Functions include quality, shrink, productivity, safety, building, grounds, equipment and personnel development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing strategic direction, management and support for all plant activities and procedures.
Ensuring compliance with company, regulatory, OSHA, industry, trade and jurisdictional standards, practices and codes.
Reviewing quality issues with products or installations and making recommendations with QA, Engineering or Director support if needed.
Reviewing monthly financial results to understand performance to budgets.
Ensuring controls are in place and working to ensure effective, economical and efficient practices.
Responsible for managing talent for the purpose of developing bench strength and creating opportunities for employees to grow and advance.
Clearly communicating expectations for all plant employees.
Conducting evaluations for direct reports at least once a year.
Responsible for providing a safe work environment for all plant employees.
Responsible for ensuring plant compliance to company policies and procedures.
Responsible for ensuring plant compliance to all government and environmental laws, requirements and regulations.
Responsible for ensuring that endeavors to reduce plant customer complaints are ongoing.
Responsible for providing leadership through ongoing communications to plant employees and to Corporate personnel.
Responsible for managing plant processes and actions within accordance of the labor agreement. Also, responsible for directing plant advertisements during labor negotiations.
Responsible for governing plant Capital expenditures by monitoring justification analysis and policies and procedure compliance.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma
8 years experience in Dairy/Food manufacturing
Knowledge of accounting controls, financial analysis and budget planning.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
Demonstrated ability to evaluate the performance of direct reports
Ability to think analytically
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Ability to manage time effectively, including delegating responsibility when appropriate
Must show enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work and a commitment to the organization and its mission.
Good computer skills, demonstrating proficiency in MS Windows, Word and Excel.
Good human relations skills, ability to work well with others and be a team member.
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary Range: $142,074.00 to $213,111.00 USD
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative