Maintenance Foreman

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.
Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements. Position Summary
Perform in accordance with all company standards, polices and procedures. Instruct subordinates on day to day duties. Plan, lead, and direct operation activities on the shift and give appropriate feedback to employees. Build teams and assign both responsibilities and accountabilities, including appropriate metrics. Develop a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork, quality and safety. Ensure production of a quality product in compliance with Federal and State guidelines. Ensure regulatory compliance as appropriate (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, etc.). Essential Functions
Provide leadership and direction to assigned crew
Accountable for the work and actions of direct reports
Accountable for the safety, product quality, productivity and cost control performance of the Maintenance Department on the shift assigned
Represent the company through words and actions
Review and approve employee times/punches for payroll
Visualize future needs for advance planning
Communicate, energize and motivate employees to ensure that expectations are met
Promote a team environment and assist employees in reaching full potential
Ensure employees receive proper training and instruction on assigned tasks
Provide discipline as needed, including desired corrective action
Ensure employees follow proper safety procedures and provide weekly safety talks
Ensure plant remains in compliance in regards to safety, internal, and external audits
Other tasks as assigned
Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids