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Assistant Production Manager RAUCH Fruchtsäfte GmbH & Co

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Waddell, AZ Job Details 18 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Parental leave Vision insurance Gym membership Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Employee onboarding Operational analysis Performance improvement leadership Team member evaluation Total productive maintenance (TPM) Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Data analysis reporting Six Sigma Green Belt Food processing plant experience Team leadership 5 years SAP Coaching Employee health and safety management Production deviation management Six Sigma methodology implementation Shift management Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Metrics Reporting Factory operations documentation Leadership development Bachelor's degree in business administration Change management Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility experience Team development Analysis skills Compliance management Workforce planning strategy Full Job Description

THE RAUCH FAMILY

Grew up big but still small: founded in 1919 in Austria, we are a 4th generation family owned business. Our constant ambition for the highest quality made RAUCH what it is today - a worldwide leading beverage company.

YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY

Own the development of frontline leadership, team capability, and workforce performance across assigned production areas Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement by developing Shift Leads, Senior Machine Operators, and frontline employees to lead with confidence and consistency Maintain the competency matrix through the POKA system, leverage Shift Leads to execute competency evaluations, and ensure employees possess the knowledge and skills required to perform safely and effectively Drive 30-60-90 day onboarding reviews, identify capability gaps, and create development plans that strengthen technical competence, leadership effectiveness, operational flexibility, and succession readiness across the organization Own production performance across assigned areas by translating operational targets into daily execution Analyze productivity losses, conduct Pareto analysis, and develop SMART action plans that improve efficiency, throughput, and performance Lead the autonomous maintenance program in partnership with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce avoidable downtime Lead daily operating reviews, performance discussions, and shift execution activities Ensure staffing plans support production requirements and customer commitments Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Planning, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other operational partners to resolve production challenges and remove barriers to performance Escalate significant risks and opportunities through established leadership channels while maintaining ownership of day-to-day execution Ensure production activities comply with safety requirements, quality standards, customer specifications, and company procedures Support accurate payroll processing, staffing administration, daily crewing plans, and production documentation Ensure customer requirements are fulfilled while maintaining compliance with operational and quality expectations, including management of approved material deviations when required Partner with Production Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and sustain business processes that improve quality, compliance, reliability, and operating efficiency Participate in Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen initiatives and lead improvement efforts within assigned areas Develop and maintain standard work documentation, centerlines, equipment settings, and process controls that improve repeatability and sustain operational gains Building wide collaboration to drive safety initiatives, which will be measured by number of incidents, injury rate, and training compliance Quality systems process execution to drive first-time quality initiatives and improve quality scorecard compliance Production performance meets established targets for DIN efficiency, OEE, throughput, service, and output while minimizing avoidable losses Material losses are measured, root causes identified, and improvement plans implemented to reduce waste and improve conversion efficiency Competency matrices, qualification plans, employee development activities, and evaluation processes are maintained and actively used to improve workforce capability Frontline leaders are developed through structured coaching, competency assessments, and performance feedback, resulting in improved workforce capability, leadership bench strength, employee engagement, and succession readiness Staffing plans support production requirements without avoidable disruptions to service, quality, or safety performance Autonomous maintenance activities improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring operational losses Continuous improvement initiatives deliver measurable gains in productivity, efficiency, reliability, and workforce capability Cross-functional partnerships enable rapid resolution of production challenges and support achievement of plant objectives

YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY

Own the development of frontline leadership, team capability, and workforce performance across assigned production areas Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement by developing Shift Leads, Senior Machine Operators, and frontline employees to lead with confidence and consistency Maintain the competency matrix through the POKA system, leverage Shift Leads to execute competency evaluations, and ensure employees possess the knowledge and skills required to perform safely and effectively Drive 30-60-90 day onboarding reviews, identify capability gaps, and create development plans that strengthen technical competence, leadership effectiveness, operational flexibility, and succession readiness across the organization Own production performance across assigned areas by translating operational targets into daily execution Analyze productivity losses, conduct Pareto analysis, and develop SMART action plans that improve efficiency, throughput, and performance Lead the autonomous maintenance program in partnership with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce avoidable downtime Lead daily operating reviews, performance discussions, and shift execution activities Ensure staffing plans support production requirements and customer commitments Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Planning, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other operational partners to resolve production challenges and remove barriers to performance Escalate significant risks and opportunities through established leadership channels while maintaining ownership of day-to-day execution Ensure production activities comply with safety requirements, quality standards, customer specifications, and company procedures Support accurate payroll processing, staffing administration, daily crewing plans, and production documentation Ensure customer requirements are fulfilled while maintaining compliance with operational and quality expectations, including management of approved material deviations when required Partner with Production Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and sustain business processes that improve quality, compliance, reliability, and operating efficiency Participate in Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen initiatives and lead improvement efforts within assigned areas Develop and maintain standard work documentation, centerlines, equipment settings, and process controls that improve repeatability and sustain operational gains Building wide collaboration to drive safety initiatives, which will be measured by number of incidents, injury rate, and training compliance Quality systems process execution to drive first-time quality initiatives and improve quality scorecard compliance Production performance meets established targets for DIN efficiency, OEE, throughput, service, and output while minimizing avoidable losses Material losses are measured, root causes identified, and improvement plans implemented to reduce waste and improve conversion efficiency Competency matrices, qualification plans, employee development activities, and evaluation processes are maintained and actively used to improve workforce capability Frontline leaders are developed through structured coaching, competency assessments, and performance feedback, resulting in improved workforce capability, leadership bench strength, employee engagement, and succession readiness Staffing plans support production requirements without avoidable disruptions to service, quality, or safety performance Autonomous maintenance activities improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring operational losses Continuous improvement initiatives deliver measurable gains in productivity, efficiency, reliability, and workforce capability Cross-functional partnerships enable rapid resolution of production challenges and support achievement of plant objectives

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in beverage manufacturing, food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or other high-volume manufacturing environments Experience developing the teams through coaching, performance management, and structured development programs Demonstrated experience utilizing operational performance metrics, including OEE, efficiency, throughput, waste reduction, and labor utilization, to drive business decisions Experience partnering with Maintenance, Planning, Quality, Safety, Human Resources, and other teams to achieve operational objectives Proficiency with SAP and manufacturing reporting tools used to manage labor, production, and operational performance Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret operational data and convert findings into actionable improvement plans Proven ability to influence and coach employees and leaders at all organizational levels while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution Ability to conduct root-cause analysis, Pareto analysis, and structured problem-solving activities to eliminate recurring losses and improve performance Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead change, manage conflict, and build alignment across functions Demonstrated commitment to safety, employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, and customer-focused execution Experience in beverage manufacturing or high-speed filling operations Experience supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation Experience working within consumer packaged goods organizations or multinational manufacturing companies Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, TPM certification, or equivalent operational excellence training preferred

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in beverage manufacturing, food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or other high-volume manufacturing environments Experience developing the teams through coaching, performance management, and structured development programs Demonstrated experience utilizing operational performance metrics, including OEE, efficiency, throughput, waste reduction, and labor utilization, to drive business decisions Experience partnering with Maintenance, Planning, Quality, Safety, Human Resources, and other teams to achieve operational objectives Proficiency with SAP and manufacturing reporting tools used to manage labor, production, and operational performance Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret operational data and convert findings into actionable improvement plans Proven ability to influence and coach employees and leaders at all organizational levels while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution Ability to conduct root-cause analysis, Pareto analysis, and structured problem-solving activities to eliminate recurring losses and improve performance Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead change, manage conflict, and build alignment across functions Demonstrated commitment to safety, employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, and customer-focused execution Experience in beverage manufacturing or high-speed filling operations Experience supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation Experience working within consumer packaged goods organizations or multinational manufacturing companies Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, TPM certification, or equivalent operational excellence training preferred

Our Benefits:

Employer with track record of success for over 100 years Safe job in expanding company with high US growth rate Flat hierarchies as well as a culture of trust Structured on-boarding and recognition of your talents Professional and on-the-job training plus experienced team Equal career opportunities in a leading beverage company Performance-oriented and competitive salary 401(k) Plan Group Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision) Life Insurance Short Term Disability Paid Time off Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Holiday Pay Employee Referral Program Employee of the Month Social Events Free Gym Membership Free Fresh Fruits every week Canteen with high quality meals and healthy food options RAUCH is exclusive producer of Red Bull. Come to work and you can drink as much as you want Modern production facilities and offices with high quality equipment and air-conditioned production halls Plenty of covered and uncovered parking spaces, motorcycle spaces and charging stations on site

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Works in a manufacturing environment While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc. Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices Able to lift up to 50 pounds You live the Rauch Spirit? Apply online Fruit, Family & Nature. Since 1919.