Manufacturing Specialist - (US-NY-New York - 10292)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:106722330
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Manufacturing Specialist


Location:    Orleans County (Western, New York)
Reports to:     Plant Manager
Compensation:     Competitive base salary and package (including upside bonus potential and full benefits).   Relocation assistance (if required) will be considered.

Overview:
 
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the rapidly growing team for an innovative manufacturing producer, supplier and marketer in the food processing and specialty products industries. The company is always seeking ways to improve its efficiency and customer base by growing with new initiatives, new customers and new opportunities.
 
This position is conveniently   located in Western New York (Orleans County).  For the "right" candidate this situation has wonderful long term potential with a trusted,   well respected, quality minded and customer focused company that has been serving clients for over 45 years.   The Manufacturing Specialist will develop new ideas, manufacturing / warehousing approaches and techniques to increase efficiency and productivity. This individual must work well with others and be highly self-motivated.
 
The company always has demonstrated unwavering dedication to customer service and a commitment to teamwork and high integrity. To this end, they have established a fun, respectful workplace in which their employees, intelligent, creative, open-minded individuals, can thrive. They have created a safe, healthy, professional culture that consistently encourages and educates their employees in a challenging and rewarding environment.   The “right” candidate will have an important voice in shaping the company’s current and future manufacturing plans with autonomy and freedom to grow with a growing organization.
 
The Manufacturing Specialist will oversee special projects and all warehouse operations including budget management, staffing, inventory control, distribution of product to outside customers and re-direction of product for in-house customers, and safety compliance. The Manufacturing Specialist interacts directly with and must ensure excellent outside and inside customer satisfaction through efficient and timely coordination of order receipt, scheduling, shipping and record keeping accuracy .
 
Key Responsibilities:

Staff, organize, and directs operations within a warehouse and manufacturing setting to effectively manage the receipt, storage, selection, packaging, loading, and shipping of products to customers.
Follows established operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping inventory current
Plan department functions to schedule the prompt delivery of finished products and receipt of raw materials (in the amount ordered) ensuring that products, parts, (or supplies) are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient and timely manner
Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of manufacturing and warehouse activities such as production, records control, and purchasing.
Coordinates the logistics of materials movement for production purposes with the Materials Coordinator and outside warehouses (as needed)  
Reviews documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, distribution orders and procedure manuals ensuring that all activities are carried out as per documents and instructions.
Screens and hires manufacturing and warehouse personnel
Issues all appropriate work assignments
Controls costs through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of operations, storage space, and proper protection of stored materials
Maintains accurate records of inventories and location for production control and cost accounting purposes
Recommends manufacturing and warehouse material storage handling equipment needs and replacement (as needed)
Responsible for enforcing company policies of conduct and safety and initiates disciplinary action and terminations when needed
Identifies the root causes of any product loss and takes corrective action
Responsible for sanitation and cleanliness of responsible areas as well as all outside areas of the facility (i.e.,   best practices in facility management)  

Work Experience Requirements
 

Food manufactur