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PRODUCTION SHIFT MGR

HP Hood
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Winchester
160 Hood Way (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Description Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future! At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team, One Company! Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program. Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey's Milk & Milkshakes and more. Role is to lead, motivates, and develop team members to achieve outstanding manufacturing performance while enhancing teamwork. Coordinate daily production activities to meet business objectives. Expectations include, but are not limited to, the following: Leading with safety to focus on zero loss in human and food safety/quality incidents. Staying focused on identified goals and tenacious about delivering results. Setting clear expectations for your team. Coaching, Developing, Motivating, and Inspiring your team. Holding your employees accountable for delivering quality work and behaving in a manner consistent with company values and policy. Keeping the broader team informed; ensuring effective written and verbal communication across departments and shifts. Influencing other functions and prioritizing resources. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures effective employee relations and champions a positive work environment. Provides employee coaching, corrective action and development. Makes employment decisions. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution. Provides direct leadership to the production department including Supervisors. Exhibits working knowledge of in-plant and regulatory audits and inspections, sampling and testing programs required, operations of equipment and plant, etc. Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Bias for action to drive improvement in all areas. Remains engaged and involved to react effectively to shifting priorities. Leads groups in the identification and resolution of root cause when solving problems. Strictly adheres to Corporate and/or Plant Policies, rules, and regulations. Responsible for assisting in the training and development of production employees and ensuring that they comply with all SOP's. Assists Quality and Plant Management in ensuring compliance to GMP's, housekeeping, sanitation standards and product handling. Assists in ensuring all shifts are covered due to vacation or unannounced absenteeism, including leadership. Provides visible safety leadership by investigating incidents thoroughly, participating in formal events, and monitoring compliance. Plans and directs production activities and effectively communicates production priorities Leads continuous improvement activities consistent with plant approach Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies: 3-5+ years of supervisory experience SAP experience is desired Computer knowledge is essential. Team oriented individual, with ability to influence Ability to work well with people Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to multi-task Bias for action Physical Requirements: Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours) Sitting: Occasionally for short periods Walking: Occasionally for short periods Bending: Occasionally Twisting of Spine: Occasionally Lifting: Occasionally (50+ lbs) frequently Carrying: Occasionally (40-60 lbs) short distances Special Requirements: 50+ Hour Work Week HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor" Qualifications Behaviors Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)