Director Of Manufacturing/Plant Manager

Company: Takasago International Corporation
Location: Teterboro
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:
Must develop, implement and manage the Safety program at the site, coordinated with Corporate EHS, to include Employee Safety, Environmental, Equipment Safety and Food Safety*.
Overall responsibility for Plant Compliance. With local, state, federal laws and regulations. ISO, and other certifications. Company Rules, Policies and expectations.
Direct manufacturing, focused on delivery performance.
Basic Compounding, Liquid and Dry Ingredients
Spray Dry, Reactions, Powder Blending, Oral Care, Liquid and Solid Extractions (Flavor Only)
Direct Production and Inventory Control Activities for the Citrus Center (Flavor Only)
Plant maintenance/engineering.
Maintain SOP's, cGMP's, Company Policy, and all work rules.
Responsible for Departmental Budgets & must manage special projects as assigned.
Manage Inventory levels, coordinated with Supply Chain Functions.
Ensure the development of Staff at all levels.
Any Other duties as assigned by department head.
Works independently.
Must be self motivated.


Essential Job Characteristics:
Pace and Variety of Activities
Faster-than-average pace; ability to learn quickly, thoroughly, and in detail Must recognize and adjust to change. There is considerable variety in the work
Focus
Strategic, big-picture thinking backed by an added focus on the tactical aspects of the work Setting and achieving specific standards for self and for others; an emphasis on schedule and quality Primarily task-focused, with some action-oriented collaboration required occasionally
Decision-Making
Seeks and accepts decision authority & responsibility. Will effectively weigh risk against the benefit; while not cautious, a calculated and independent decision maker, will occasionally utilize team consensus or collaboration
Communication and Collaboration
Requires a lively and incisive communicator, more authoritative than persuasive in style A stimulating influence on others, while being firm, direct, and self-assured in dealing with staff. Some collaboration within own team but a more independent style in general
Delegation and Leadership Style
Prefers to delegate routine detail work; will follow up closely and critically for standards and schedule
Capable of delegating some authority, with close follow-up and control
Maintains control of overall agenda, includes others in a task-focused manner
Creates a disciplined process

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Science &/or engineering preferred.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a management role preferably in a manufacturing environment.

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