The Shift Process Manager is a key leader in the success of our process and production in Dawson. Always committed to the Safety of our Team and Products. The SPM will manage a team of 8-10 technicians, providing hands-on development and training.

The Shift Process Manager will provide Operations with technical support, guidance, and training towards implementing and measuring benchmarks to achieve optimum plant performance. Furthermore, the Shift Process Manager shall embody the PURIS Core Values: Integrity, Leadership, Openness, Global Vision, Adaptability, and Partnership.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by seeking feedback and implementing best practices. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support team and organizational goals. 
• Efficiently allocate resources and manage budgets to support team initiatives and projects. 
• Collaborates with the EHS, Quality and Engineering Teams to develop and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members. 
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. 
•  Implement performance improvement plans when necessary and handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies. 
•  Organize team-building activities and events to strengthen team cohesion and collaboration. 
•  Set clear performance expectations and goals for team members. 
•  Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge. 
•  Support career development initiatives and succession planning within the team. 
• Enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Address and resolve safety concerns promptly and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Address and mediate conflicts within the team promptly and fairly.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and collaboration among team members.
• Handle employee grievances and concerns in a timely and confidential manner.

• Strong safety knowledge and leadership
• Strong analytical skills and process orientation
• Experience in developing various process documentation (SOP’s, work directions, etc.)
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated success collaborating with others and leading process change
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a continuous production facility, preferred
• Experience in food production and sanitary equipment design, preferred
• Understanding of Lean principles, preferred

Benefits:

Enjoy competitive wages, opportunities for overtime premium pay, and comprehensive benefits starting on the 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), mental health support, 100% paid life and disability insurance and a 401K plan with company match.

Join the Plant-Based Revolution:

Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!

Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater -- a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency

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Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.

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