Ventura Coastal, LLC Hiring for Tank Farm Operations Manager-Visalia Job at Visalia, CA Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manager, Tank Farm Operations is the person primarily responsible for all in-bound and out-bound concentrate shipments. The Manager, tank farm operations ensures that the customer receives the product they ordered in the quantity ordered and within their product specifications. Tank farm management, concentrate blending activities, employee safety and tank farm hygiene/sanitation, food safety/quality will be the primary focus of this position.

The pace is fast and demanding with the plant operating seven days a week and twenty-four hours a day during peak season. The Manager, Tank Farm Operations will be on call at all times. The manager will be expected to be flexible and to shift with changing priorities.

The Manager, Tank Farm Operations will report directly to the Plant Manager, Visalia. This position can also expect to have frequent contact with Senior Management, Quality Assurance, Logistics and Human Resources. There may also be occasional contact with customer representatives and local, state or federal government officials as necessary.

The Manager, Tank Farm Operations will also share swing shift and night shift supervisors and group leaders with the Manager, Fruit Operations.

In the absence of this position, the Manager, Fruit Operations will perform these job duties.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Responsible to a specific CCP in the HACCP plan in regards to
• CCP #1 – Pasteurization of NFC & Pulp
• CCP #2 – Juice Load Out or Packaging Screens
• CCP #3 – Receipt of empty or full tanker, loading of tanker. This task is done by an operator, supervisors, Manager, Tank Farm Operations.
• CCP #4 – Packaging Integrity.
• Direct and coordinate the loading of out bound tankers ensuring that the customer is receiving the correct shipment in the proper quantity and within their specifications according to our food safety plan.
• Direct and coordinate the unloading of inbound tankers ensuring that the product is loaded into the correct tank and according to our food safety plan.
• Ensure that all bills of lading and certificates of analysis are complete and 100% accurate. Verify that all tankers have been sealed before leaving the plant and according to our food safety plan.
• Manage the tank farm to make certain that all tanks have the correct product mix. Direct concentrate and citrus blending activity to ensure customer specifications are being met.
• Hire, train, and evaluate department personnel on a regular basis to ensure department objectives are being met. Participate in the formal employee evaluation process and provide the leadership to employees to upgrade their skills.
• Direct concentrate operations to ensure maximum uptime operating efficiencies with minimal downtime. Resolve downtime issues with the maintenance and engineering group.
• Confer with plant manager and human resources to resolve employee relations and disciplinary matters. Administer company standards of conduct within the department.
• Promote safety within the department and ensure that all personnel adhere to all safety regulations including the wearing of all personal protective equipment.
• Ensure that all department personnel are following all food safety/quality and GMP practices.
• Monitor product quality routinely. Confer with Quality Assurance to resolve out of specification, microbial or extraneous issues.
• Administration and development of a departmental budget.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a conscientious attitude at all times.
• Act professionally towards customers, vendors and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in Microsoft office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and large scale ERP applications is a must.
• The ability to communicate one’s thoughts, plans and proposals in both oral and written communications is a must.
• Leadership qualities must include establishing and maintaining positive relationships at all levels inside the Ventura Coastal organization and essential contacts outside of the organization.
• The ability to analyze data to support recommendations is a must.
• Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Agriculture, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Five years progressively more responsible leadership positions in a food processing environment is a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

50% to 70% of the managers time is spent on the production floor with some of the time spent climbing ladders or stairs. The remainder of the time will be spent at a desk working with a desk top computer.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location