Director Manufacturing Plant Performance - Stock Yards
US Foods Inc. - Rosemont, Chicago Metro
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Each item should account for 10% or more)
- Develop and implement Stock Yards strategy to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead efforts with plant leaders to standardize and drive operational efficiencies focused on continuous improvement strategy.
- Lead and develop standardize productivity metrics, set goals, drive productivity
- Work with weak/underperforming divisions in a mentoring role
- Develop strategy to standardize production/packaging equipment, set standards for company
- Collaborate with procurement manager to develop plan to standardize raw material usage.
- For facilities with fleet, lead and develop metrics for measuring productivity
- Commercial oversight for outsourced partners including pricing (formulas based) specifications, communicating items authorized and collaborating with FSQA and area leadership to drive penetration in COP
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical & communication skills required as well as technical knowledge of the foodservice meat business including, cuts, yields and meat production. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
- Travel required 50%
Education/Training: Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred; will consider the equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
Related Experience/Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years management level experience working in production/operations facility
- Broad knowledge of production experience (food preferred)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Power Point
- Highly analytical, ability to conduct advanced analyses independently
- Independent, self-motivated, proactive team player with strong work ethic.
- Daily interaction with Production/Operations/Replenishment teams. This would include interaction with senior manmagement.
- Lead Six Sigma accreditation
Posted: 30+ days ago
