At Lakeview Farms we do desserts, dips and specialty products…and we do them very well! With locations in Delphos, OH, Buena Park, CA, Taunton, MA and Riviera Beach, FL, the company has grown to provide an extensive portfolio of fresh, refrigerated dip products that includes hummus, salsa, layered dips and a wide variety of dairy, deli and seafood dips. Lakeview Farms also produces delicious, sweet treats and desserts that include many varieties of gelatin, pudding, parfaits and premium desserts that delight consumers across the country. We are proud of our creative product development, innovative packaging, quality assurance protocols and modern production facilities that enable us to satisfy our customers and consumers as we build on our commitment to Creating a World of Fresh, Delightful Foods.

We are searching for a Site Leader (Bilingual Spanish & English preferred) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Delphos, OH with support to our other locations. The successful candidate will provide leadership as a manager, overseeing all aspects of the plant. They will work with various internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams as well external solutions from ideations to implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the site operations in alignment with the company’s core values.
• Build on and develop a culture of continuous improvement (CI), aligning with the company’s CI Strategy. Focus on process improvement, cost savings opportunities, and team development.
• Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) and action plans to help drive operational performance, model capacity constraints, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop solutions that leverage the company’s volume, systems and partnerships while providing consistently high levels of customer service in a cost-effective manner.
• Create a strategy that provides for short- and long-term benefits. The strategy should include succession planning, capacity planning, capital planning, team development, alignment on systems across plants, and continuous improvement.
• Continuously evaluate manufacturing capabilities and recommend future capital expenditures to accommodate future growth and/or expand current operations.
• Utilize technology and systems to drive improvement in the process. Fully utilize the current technology, recommend new technology that will drive process improvement, and implement new systems that will be critical to a growing business.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and positive work environment
• Provide leadership in the management of product quality and ensures compliance with regulatory standards, delivering on the highest quality products for our customers.
• Clearly communicate strategies and goals to ensure that all staff are familiar and aligned on the plan. Ensure effective interchange of information between operations department and support resources at the plant.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills necessary to complete key projects, initiatives, and plans with a high level of quality and accuracy and within approved budget parameters and timeframes.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure that the HR programs and processes are properly administered; including programs that will improve morale, retention, and development of the employees.
• Mentor and develop your team to create a pathway for future growth and develop the next group of leaders in the company. Create an environment where all employees are encouraged & developed to reach their full potential in meeting department/business goals.
• Foster a strong working partnership with all functions of the business to support plant objectives. Coordinate and collaborate with other departments in the company in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Partner with Finance to develop and achieve ongoing worksite budget(s).
• Lead the site operations department, including leading divisional efforts and influencing decisions that will impact the business and the plant
• Provide business leadership that demonstrates commitment to department and plant goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delphos, OH 45833: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?
• What manufacturing industries have you worked in, if any?
• Are you available to work 10 - 12 hour days?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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