Shift Manager

In 1933 Byrne Dairy began selling high quality milk in glass bottles and delivering it to Central New York homes in horse-drawn wagons. It was the commitment to exceptional quality and the strong desire to produce the finest products every day to its customers that set Byrne Dairy apart.

Responsible for overseeing and managing all work activities, processes and personnel for a designated shift to ensure work is performed safely, on time, and within quality specifications.

• Communicate daily plan to reinforce Company vision, mission, and initiatives; provides updates and performance feedback to shift personnel emphasizing goal achievements.
• Plan, assign and monitor the daily activities of shift personnel who are assigned daily to this position's area of responsibility; coordination and direction of the safe, efficient and economical operation of the shift or locations.
• Direct the work of shift supervisor to ensure proper completion of all tasks.
• Engage and influence direct reports to posses superior knowledge of all equipment and systems.
• Monitor staff to ensure adherence to policies and procedures to include all safety rules/GMPs/SOPs/cleanliness standards and take action when out of compliance.
• Manage labor costs through proper staffing distribution and planning.
• Utilize the Human Machine Interface (HMI) to monitor processing activity and timeliness. Assess current status versus the planned status. Investigate and address when necessary.
• Monitor the quality of finished product. Stop production if quality is suspect. Initiate all necessary action to correct problem.

• BA/BS in Business Administration or related field preferred or equivalent related experience.
• 2+ years in the role of managing a production facility or related experience required.
• Food manufacturing background is a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of direct supervision of personnel