Oakbrook Terrace, IL27 days ago
In order to complete the abovementioned tasks, the following skills and experience are required: Experience with potato processing operations (peeling, blanching, frying, freezing) and packaging optimization for extended shelf life; Experience with capacity modeling and strategic network design for the frozen potato business; Experience in HACCP, USDA/FDA, FSMA within frozen foods; Experience with cost savings via line balancing, waste reduction, and throughput improvements; Experience with ROI modelling, vendor negotiations, commissioning, and cross-functional project execution; Experience with OEE, downtime analysis, and micro-stoppage root cause programs in 24x7 multi-line, high-throughput facilities; Experience with OEE tracking at scale using real-time production monitoring systems; Experience implementing AI-based yield optimization, machine learning for predictive maintenance, digital twin simulations; Experience with leadership of cold-chain and IQF technologies in a USDA/FDA-regulated environment; Experience managing large teams in both union and non-union settings; Experience with capital project execution, digital manufacturing systems and regulatory audits; Experience with food safety, sanitation, allergen control, and environmental compliance within frozen foods; Experience in sustainability strategy implementation and reporting within manufacturing environments; Experience restructuring large manufacturing site operations for maximizing human capital; Experience managing upstream agricultural supply chain and dealing with seasonality, variability, and climate risk; and Experience managing multi-country manufacturing teams with varying labor laws, cultural dynamics, and union environments. Focus on high sales performance across all markets to exceed customer’s performance expectations; Focus on prioritizing activities and customer targets leveraging both corporate and banner relationships as well as internal cross-functional teams to enable flawless activation; Ensure all Opportunity & Risks are properly documented and followed through to completion utilizing the O&R log and process to track and measure success; and Demonstrate principled leadership within the collaborative and team-oriented environment always striving to do business the right way on behalf of the customer.