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Senior Manager of Packaging Technology Calbee America Inc. - 2.7 Fairfield, CA Job Details Full-time $172,078 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Food production Strategic goal setting Project engineering Food processing Food processing plant experience Safety regulations Employee relationship building English Project management experience in manufacturing CMMS Manufacturing facility experience Team development Managing engineering teams Engineering project budget management Cost analysis Team training Design engineering Vendor relationship management Vendor communication Leading team collaboration initiatives Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Packaging (food) Packaging design Training & development Process improvement planning Legal compliance Packaging equipment Maintenance budget management Program budgeting Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description

JOB POSTING COMPANY NAME

Calbee America, Inc.

POSITION TITLE

Senior Manager of Packaging Technology

POSITION DUTIES

Oversee and manage the packaging development process, and ensure all packaging equipment and facilities are maintained, resulting in minimal downtime, and maximized production output. Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving design, material, and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions. Work closely with departments, including Production, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation to ensure equipment meets operational, safety, and food safety standards. Maintain adherence to packaging, and electrical regulations, and provide leadership in plant safety initiatives related to equipment. Lead initiatives to improve packaging procedures, and implement new innovations, equipment longevity, and overall efficiency of the plant's packaging machinery. Recommend capital expenditures for equipment and oversee the financial budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to the annual spending plan. Lead the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for packaging equipment maintenance, parts inventory, and other related functions. Provide coaching, mentorship, and direction to the packaging and maintenance team, ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks. Lead packaging CMMS implementation and system utilization within the department. Ensure the system is used to achieve key KPIs related to preventative maintenance, work orders, budget attainment, and inventory tracking. Responsible for compliance regarding all Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations. Collaborate with other departments to ensure finished products comply with food safety and quality specifications. Participate in the yearly review of the food safety system. Assist in maintaining SQF and other food safety and quality system requirements. Embrace an action-oriented, flexible, and innovative approach to packaging management, anticipating equipment and operational issues before they arise and addressing them proactively. Exhibit analytical thinking in diagnosing equipment and facility issues, making decisive choices that prioritize the plant's operational efficiency, product quality, and safety. Prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring that packaging maintenance schedules are adhered to, and downtime is minimized. Lead and manage packaging department objectives to ensure maximum productivity. Leverage extensive packaging experience in packaging equipment and people development, ensuring that machinery is updated, efficient, and in line with industry best practices. Demonstrate strong interpersonal leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and open communication within the packaging team. Display flexibility in decision-making, adapting to unexpected challenges, and finding efficient solutions to equipment/maintenance issues. Prioritize building and maintaining relationships not only within the Packaging department team but also with other departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure cohesive operations.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering or related field

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

7 years of experience in the position offered or related occupation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience in consumer packaging in a food production industry; Engineering design and project management; experience with Food Processing; Technical Expertise; Equipment Knowledge; Attention to Detail; Communication (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) in English; Problem-Solving; Decision Making; Team Leadership; Project Management; Time Management; Adaptability; Continuous Improvement; Safety Protocols; Regulatory Compliance; Vendor Relations; Budgeting and Cost Control; CMMS Proficiency; Training and Development; Interdepartmental Collaboration; Work Order Management; Strategic Planning; Performance Analysis; and extensive vertical pillow and pouch bagmaker and scale experience.

TELECOMMUTING/ TRAVEL

5% international and 10% to 20% domestic travel.

RATE OF PAY

$172,078 per year

LOCATION OF POSITION

Calbee America, Inc. 2600 Maxwell Way Fairfield, CA 94534 and various unanticipated worksites throughout the

US APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT RESUMES TO

Calbee America, Inc. 2600 Maxwell Way Fairfield, CA 94534 #LI-DNI Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.