Plant Superintendent #638-06 (#638-06)

Supply Operations Plant, located in Denver, Colorado, has an opening for a Plant Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage the day to day operation of facility.
Proven ability to hold all employees accountable.
Drive continuous improvement in the areas of profit, sales, ROI, process improvements.
Manage labor relations by dealing with grievances, corporate, LR, plant employees, and union business agents.
Aggressively cultivate and promote a positive and innovative work environment.
Maintain a high level of customer service to both Safeway and public customers.
Continued development of World-Class concepts, including Lean Manufacturing, Line Efficiencies, Improved Changeover Processes and Reduction of Waste.
Set and monitor plant performance targets both short and long term.
Oversee operations to grow and improve the business.
Ensure Safeway policies, procedures and practices are strictly adhered to.
Take ownership of plant and accept responsibility for all aspects of the operation.
Hiring and development of plant staff and plant team members towards attainment of their potential.
REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: The following are preferred or desired unless specifically stated:
4 year college degree in Dairy Science, Engineering, and/or Management.
5 + years supervision experience in a dairy manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to supervise and direct a diverse workforce.
Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
Experience in TQM, process improvements and process mapping and reviews preferred.
Experience in holding employees accountable for working safely, and providing a safe work environment.
Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such.
Proven ability to do financial analysis and review and analyze existing cost data.
Thorough understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and PMO Regulations pertaining to product safety and quality strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
Excellent customer service focus, results oriented.
Computer skills, including Excel, MS Word, Project, and Adage.
Must possess the following traits: proactive, risk taker, change agent and strong sense of courage.
Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback.