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If you are looking for rewarding and challenging work with a progressive company, Malt-O-Meal has the right ingredients.  As a leading manufacturer of breakfast cereals, we have built a strong reputation for hiring some of the industry’s most talented people. We are looking for a

Line Manager – PM Shift

Northfield Office

Founded in 1919, Malt-O-Meal Company is privately held and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Malt-O-Meal, the nation’s fourth largest cereal manufacturer, supplies a full line of branded cereals to all retail channels. The company currently produces ready-to-eat cereals, hot wheat cereals, and a full line of oatmeal products. The company operates production facilities in Minnesota, Utah, North Carolina and Iowa.  Various distribution centers supply the customer base throughout the United States

Function:  

Manage the processing, packaging and material handling of cereal production lines in a safe and sanitary work environment, within quality standards, while meeting the production schedule within cost limitations.

Major Job Activities/Duties:

·    Manage and develop operations employees to performance expectations and company standards for personal safety, productivity, quality, food safety, sanitation, environmental and regulatory compliance. 

·    Manage employee expectations and accountability. Act as general support and as a communication resource for employees. Consult with employees regarding personnel and production problems.

·    Manage operations facilities, equipment and systems in functional, sanitary and safe working condition while meeting all regulatory requirements. Perform safety, GMP, and pre-operational audits. Manage and coordinate finished product, packaging, raw material and work-in-process inventories to meet production needs.

·    Plan, organize and coordinate work activities of operations personnel and production scheduling to meet demand requirements.                                         

·    Improve processing, packaging, and material handling efficiencies.

·    Implement new operating procedures. Recommend and implement equipment changes.

·    Maintain involvement and influence in the development and implementation of products, process and equipment changes. 

·    Help develop and implement training programs for team members in a systematic manner to cover all contingencies; assist employees in their self-development, e.g., leadership development, outside education, etc.  Know and communicate training status of Operations Team.

·    Develop, support and implement programs and procedures for continuous improvement.

·    Responsible for incident investigation and root cause analysis for timely closed loop corrective action with appropriate documentation and communication.

Job Requirements:  

·    4-year degree in science, engineering, management or related field recommended. 

·    5 years experience in food processing and packaging, to include 3 or more years of supervisory experience. 

·    Demonstrated coaching, delegating, and facilitating skills. 

·    High awareness and commitment to safety, food safety and quality. 

·    Business skills, communication skills, mathematics and knowledge of GMP’s are essential. 

·    Knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, SPC, etc) is required.

Salary based on qualifications.  Malt-O-Meal offers a competitive total compensation package and a great work environment. 

Please apply directly on our Careers Site at:

www.malt-o-meal.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer