Production Shift Manager (Night Shift)

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are hiring a Production Shift Manager (Night Shift) to effectively communicate, develop, implement, and execute the daily, weekly and monthly production needs as set forth by the Operations Managers. This includes operating the facility in a safe and efficient manner on the shift assigned, the appraisal and development of direct reports as well as the implementation of various programs such as Competency Model Development, SEMS, SAP, Process Safety Management, Continuous Improvement, Preventive Maintenance, GMP’s, Food Safety, Government Regulations and Policies. The Shift Manager is also responsible for assisting in prioritizing any maintenance or I/E work required.

Night Shift Schedule Example:

This Night Shift position generally runs from 7pm - 7am (12 hours Total). Days of the Week: Working on Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun one week and then Wed, Thurs the next week.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Supervise Direct Reports

• Leading and coaching direct reports.
• Communicate and coordinate production requirements for assigned shift.
• Conducts meetings to inform, coach, and investigate.
• Enforcement of all company policies, procedure, and Union contractual obligations.
• Analyze and prioritize equipment repair.
• Manage all required training within the P&S Plant.

Necessary Documentations

• Monitor and enforcement of all required programs (sanitation, lubrication, chemical and flour receiving, etc.)
• Conduct bi-weekly cycle counts.
• Monitor chemical inventories, routinely communicating with purchasing to ensure supply.
• Compile, complete and present necessary information and paperwork for the shift report.
• Compile data for SAP documentation. Ensure SAP information is entered on time.
• Review SAP information and make corrections as needed.
• Create work schedules and review and approve overtime for direct reports.
• Communicate with outside agencies as necessary (releases, spills, etc).
• Compile data for daily Production Reports; ensure accuracy and make corrections as needed.

Maximizing Throughput and Efficiency

• Analyzing production processes in order to maximize quality throughput.
• Develop process improvements and assist with implementation.
• Forecast and manage various cleaning in place (CIP) necessities based upon established equipment performance in order to maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshooting equipment processes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and protect Waste Water Treatment Plant and Modified
• Monitor Starch buildings and equipment.

Other Duties:

• Directly manage crews of 10-15 hourly employees to achieve maximum production of top-quality products in a safe and efficient manner. Indirectly responsible for managing up to 40-50 employees at any given time.
• Must plan and organize daily shift activities, determining manpower requirements and manpower utilization necessary to meet and/or exceed desired goals. Responsible for scheduling of hourly employees.
• Conduct annual detailed performance reviews with hourly employees to emphasize the required standards for the various jobs. Performance reviews will be written and maintained in the employee’s personnel file. Counsel subordinates.
• Set objectives for crew. Communicate company plans, objectives and expectations to hourly employees. Issue instruction and directions and make sure resources are available to accomplish them. Must have good communication skills. Ability to achieve results through others.
• Train Management and hourly Employees on equipment; equipment operation and process.
• Accountable for continuous improvement of plant performance, safety, environmental and product quality objectives.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or engineering, or 5-10 years related experience
• CPR, First Aid, SEMS, Process Safety Management experience, HAACP, BRC, RCA, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Incident Commander, SAP
• 3-5 year of manufacturing experience.
• Good interpersonal communication skills, problem resolution, strong technical abilities, strong computer abilities; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.) Adaptability. Experience with SAP preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs to shoulder height occasionally
• Physical mobility: extensive walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling, stooping, sitting up to 100% of working hours
• Standing for extended periods of time. Occasionally needs to stand for long periods, up to 6 hours
• Physical dexterity: telephone, computer, electronic equipment, tools, machinery. Use of phone, fax, computer, and mechanical tools that require precision (welding, cutting, wrenches, lathes, etc.)
• Occasional Driving of a vehicle
• Sensory requirements: hearing, listening, smelling, touching, speaking, tasting, seeing, distinguishing colors up to 100% of working hours
• Stationary working at a computer terminal or keyboard up to 6 hours per day
• May be exposed to high heat and cold up to 100% of working hours.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager @ [email protected].

If the above speaks to you, we’re excited to learn more about you! At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same.

Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO.

All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.