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Job Description WAWONA FROZEN FOODS ABOUT THIS COMPANY We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators. ABOUT THIS ROLE The role of a Plant Manager with Wawona Frozen Foods provides a wide range of activities. A Plant Manager will ensure that each shift of each department operates in a manner that is cost efficient and process effective while maintaining the highest level of quality available and complying by all company procedures, and local and federal regulations. This position will oversee all aspects of the operation and will be required to understand and drive improvements throughout. DUTIES INCLUDE • Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment., • Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth., • Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures., • Drive's organizations initiatives and is an active member and leader for continuous improvement projects that include Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost Reduction, Employee Development, and Customer Satisfaction., • Regularly reviews financials for the department and creates appropriate action plans to overcome any deficiencies., • Understands the purpose and function of all employees in their respective department and works as a team. Provides feedback to employees, sets expectations, and holds team accountable., • Ensure proper planning and alignment is derived to obtain minimal to no downtime at the beginning of each shift. This includes proper planning for equipment, materials, and personnel., • Ensures that the workplace remains organized and free from safety hazards throughout the shift., • Ensures that at the end of each shift, the tie-out process is complete, and all issues have been resolved to enable cost accounting, this includes proper labor coding for employees., • Counsels, coaches, and disciplines supervisors and employees when necessary. REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year College or accredited school; or five years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience., • Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and recognize similarities and difference., • Ability to perform operations using units of weight measurements, quality standards, and quantity measurements., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision., • Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills, • A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude, • Self-motivated and self-starter, • Ability to work with various employees and employee levels while building rapport and respect., • Must be punctual and regular attendance is required., • Understand and follow all color-coding rules as stated in procedures for utensils, containers, and other equipment. LOCATION • This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location. BENEFITS • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options, • Generous 401k with Company Match, • Paid Holidays, • Vacation and PTO, • Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T-shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month, • You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic self at work WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY • We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods., • We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world-class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day, come up with improvements and suggest suggestions, and help us be innovative. We are proud of our history and want to continue to leave a legacy., • Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we get dirty, we exemplify true grit, and we support each other because we truly care about our people., • We pride ourselves on having a diverse team matching our diverse product base. We have an inclusive culture where different professional and personal perspectives, ideas, and suggestions are respected and welcomed., • We pride ourselves on the fast-paced environment that our season creates, and we recognize that if it was not for our people working hard that we would not be as successful., • We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every one of our customer's successes., • We take the time to build a relationship with our customers and make sure we are producing and delivering the best products specific to your needs. PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: • Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures., • Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally requested to sit and talk or hear., • A fast-paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time., • Occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as buckets of fruit, boxes, pails, etc. Lifting requirement: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. independently., • Other duties as assigned requiring repetitive tasks, duties, or assignments such as sorting, packing, stacking, or cutting., • Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to see all colors., • You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and vibration. Exposure to cleaning products and agents for the sanitation of equipment and machinery regularly., • Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and adhere to dress code as outlined for working in a food manufacturing facility. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S. Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor. NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND/OR VENDORS Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.