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Gehl Foods, LLC is one of America’s fastest growing food and beverage manufacturing companies. Since our founding in the late 1800s, we have enjoyed a reputation of quality, safety and innovation. We stand by and lead through our core values of safety, quality, communication, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Today, we develop ready-to-serve aseptic products (like nacho cheese and nutritional shakes), locking in freshness, without refrigeration or compromising taste. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves in offering custom, creative aseptic solutions to some of the world’s biggest companies and divisions including foodservice, retail private brands and contract manufactured brands.

With our continued success and rapid growth, Gehl Food & Beverage is looking for qualified individuals to join us on our journey to becoming a global leader in the aseptic food and beverage industry. If you are looking for a chance to take your skills and experience to the next level, and the opportunity to impact our business, then feed your future as part of the Gehl Foods Team. To learn more about us visit, https://www.gehlfoodandbeverage.com/

Why is Gehl Food & Beverage the place for you?

Competitive wages, including participation in bonus programs for all team members
Shift premiums on 2nd & 3rd shifts
Great benefits from health, dental and vision to 401(k) with match, tuition assistance and so much more!
Company paid STD/LTD/life insurance
Generous PTO plan and paid holidays (up to 13 days PTO and 9 holidays your first year!)
Uniforms provided and annual safety shoe & glasses programs
Opportunities to grow with and in the company
127 years of history!

3rd Shift- Aseptic Manager

Department:	Beverage
Office:	Main Street
Location:	Germantown, WI
Shift:	3rd Shift

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Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Aseptic Manager is primarily responsible for directing and leading all functions and shifts in their designated work area. This key role is critical to leading and promoting continuous improvement initiatives while achieving objectives in Safety, Food Safety and Quality, OEE, Cost Reduction and projects.

Job Responsibilities

Manage assigned Operations Supervisors to ensure plant production and operations are performed within company safety policies and quality guidelines and schedule.
Support Operations Supervisors efforts in staff recruitment, selection, orientation and training processes to ensure the highest level of talent pools are cultivated and utilized.
Responsible for leading Business Unit staff using performance management, Individual Development Plans (IDP�s) and development processes that provide a context and framework to encourage employee contribution, challenge their potential and maximize their results.
Leads the recommendation process regarding employee relations to include counseling, investigations, disciplinary actions and termination of employment.
Participates and leads cross functional teams to initiate process improvements, protocol and program development as it applies to company Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Cultivates a spirit of cooperation and overall culture of teamwork by accomplishing and communicating organizations goals and related results to Business Unit staff.
Collaborate with the Technical Services teams to properly address and manage preventative maintenance needs and emergency equipment failures to ensure ongoing production goals are met.
Partner with internal support teams to identify and implement overall production improvement programs aimed at improving quality, safety, and line efficiency
Regularly interact with the Director of Operations to communicate Business Unit performance, process improvements and trend identification in Safety, Quality and Efficiency.
Role models best practice behavior for Safety, Quality and all company policy compliance.
Ensure that required competencies to carry out these job functions affecting product legality, safety and quality are met in accordance with the Quality Policy and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard.
Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements while following the company�s Good Manufacturing Processes.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor�s degree in scientific discipline or related field or equivalent experience
5 or more years of experience in a GMP manufacturing environment with a minimum of 3 years in a plant operations leadership role within food manufacturing industry, including managing staff and quality or sanitation programs
Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage staff by use of change management techniques
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills using data to draw conclusions and implement solutions
Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, conviction, positive outlook, resilience and strong team focus
Demonstrated sense of urgency and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of improving yields, formulations, line efficiencies and overall processes
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human relations skills, principles and team building processes
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to speak to a diverse audience spanning from staff to executive levels
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and include others in the organization
Demonstrated strong proficiency using a PC and Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Ability and means to travel if needed; must possess a valid driver�s license and proof of valid insurance including liability and property damage coverage

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of Management experience in a food manufacturing environment, ideally in a food, process, batching, high speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal industry
Demonstrated ability leading multi-shift crews, including smooth changeovers of shifts
Demonstrated experience with high speed manufacturing equipment, packaging and/or filler equipment, blending, homogenization, and heat transfer equipment
Working knowledge of FDA, USDA and HACCP requirements applicable to food safety requirements
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles
Previous experience using an ERP system or HMI system
Technical knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment and products
Must have the physical ability to occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds, reach overhead, climb, squat/bend/kneel, sit, and frequently stand, and walk/move about

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All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Gehl Food & Beverage is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to applicants and employees. The Company seeks and selects the best qualified candidate when openings arise. The Company does not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, military or veteran’s status, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state, federal and local law.

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