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Sugar Packaging Operations Leader

2 months ago

Fort Morgan, Colorado, United States Western Sugar Full time
Job OverviewPosition Title: Packaging Manager

Location: Fort Morgan, CO

Position Summary

The Western Sugar Cooperative is seeking a Packaging Manager to oversee the sugar packaging processes at our Fort Morgan facility. This role will report directly to the Director of Supply Chain and will be responsible for leading a dedicated team while acting as a bridge between production staff and senior management. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence, with a passion for contributing to the company's success. A strong mechanical background, experience in Lean manufacturing, and knowledge of Total Production Maintenance (TPM) are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Embody our Core Values: Safety Leadership, Integrity, Transparency, Team Collaboration, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Social Responsibility.
  • Champion safety practices and work towards achieving a zero-injury workplace.
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and secure production area.
  • Strategically plan, organize, and direct packaging operations to enhance performance.
  • Motivate and educate your team on the intricacies of the packaging lines.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring adherence through training and accountability.
  • Utilize Key Performance Indicators to drive optimal performance across packaging operations.
  • Adopt a Continuous Improvement mindset to hold yourself and your team accountable for achieving organizational objectives.
  • Employ Root Cause Analysis techniques to effectively resolve issues.
  • Facilitate effective shift transitions and create appropriate shift schedules for department efficiency.
  • Conduct formal performance evaluations with direct reports biannually.
  • Address employee grievances promptly while adhering to the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Build strong partnerships with the Purchasing Department to ensure the availability and quality of packaging materials.
  • Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Manager to foster a robust TPM program.
  • Monitor and manage departmental expenses in alignment with the annual budget.
  • Assist the Director of Supply Chain in capital planning for the department.
  • Support the implementation of a Customer-Centric Strategy focused on Exceptional Customer Service, Competitive Cost Management, and High-Quality Innovative Products, including compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Third-Party Audit standards.
  • Actively engage with your team through the Visual Daily Management process to ensure adequate support for production lines.
  • This role may require more than 40 hours of work per week, including weekends, to meet operational demands.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Approachable, results-driven, and collaborative.
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial technology, or business is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in packaging operations is preferred.
  • Proven track record of enhancing safety, productivity, and quality.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with all organizational levels, including hourly staff and senior management.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Sigma and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Proficient in computer applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Customer-focused mindset.

Leadership Attributes:

  • Essential leadership qualities include independent thinking, strong organizational and planning skills, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Travel Expectations:

  • Minimal travel, 10% or less.

Position Type: Non-Union

Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K with matching contributions, and an additional discretionary contribution to 401(k) at year-end. Vacation, Salaried Continuance Plan, Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave as required by applicable State Law.

The Western Sugar Cooperative is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment practices, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of age, race, religion, color, disability, gender, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. This policy encompasses all aspects of employment, including recruitment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, training selection, layoffs, and termination.

Western Sugar Cooperative maintains a Drug-Free workplace.