High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business preferred.
5+ years of experience in fast-paced production line process improvement or management.
2+ years of direct people leadership experience, including hiring and performance management.
1-2 years of lean management experience preferred; knowledge of lean concepts required.
Proven track record in executing continuous improvement activities in manufacturing settings.
Experience in leading multi-shift manufacturing teams and developing frontline leaders.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team across a 24/5 manufacturing operation.
Build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive employee performance through coaching and goal setting.
Ensure staffing and training meet operational needs.
Foster an inclusive environment for employee engagement and retention.
Monitor production plans to maintain quality and efficiency.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives and track key performance indicators.
Benefits
On-site work environment in Williamson, NY.
Opportunity for professional development and team leadership.
Engagement in a culture of continuous improvement.
Access to Lean Six-Sigma methodologies for problem-solving.
Involvement in cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Full Job Description
Manager Processing
Posting Start Date: 11/2/26
Division: Plant
Location Type: On-Site
Pay Min: 110,000.00 USD
Pay Max: 120,000.00 USD
Job Location: Williamson, NY, USA, 14589
Req Id: 818
WHAT WE NEED
The Manager Processing is a hands-on role responsible for driving optimization of the processing department and ensuring manufacturing processes align to maintain high quality and efficient production. The role works cross-functionally with members of operations, maintenance and engineering and relies heavily on Lean Six-Sigma methodologies in problem solving and development of processes.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Team Leadership & Workforce Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Leads, Processors, and Assistant Processors across a 24/5 manufacturing operation.
Build a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement through visible leadership and consistent communication.
Drive employee performance through goal setting, coaching, recognition, development planning, and performance management.
Develop frontline leadership capability by mentoring Leads, supporting succession planning, and building bench strength within the department.
Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and workforce readiness to meet operational requirements and business objectives.
Foster employee engagement and retention by creating an inclusive, team-oriented environment where employees are empowered to contribute and grow.
Lead daily performance discussions and problem-solving activities that promote accountability, teamwork, and ownership of department results.
Coach your teams on the use of the GFTW pillar standard work processes, utilizing problem-solving methods, and performance management systems to drive loss elimination.
Processing Leadership
Enable growth of assigned product lines/categories by managing for operational and financial performance of assigned lines.
Lead development and monitoring of all critical control points to ensure consistency and quality.
Utilize continuous improvement tools to achieve KPI targets and close gaps in performance (root cause analysis, gap analysis, action tracking, zero-base analysis)
Monitor production plans to maintain quality and accomplish current and future schedules.
Ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Monitor processing runs for efficiency as well as maximum yield.
Perform statistical analysis of production data produced from internal software systems.
Assisting in Budget planning, forecasting, resources allocation, and scheduling process improvement projects.
Responsible for writing and maintaining all cook cards for the assigned facility.
Create and modify all recipes for both processing lines (1 & 2).
Provide technical support for all plant trials.
Responsible for writing change requests (CR's) for processing as well as assisting with packaging needs.
Partner with R&D / NPD throughout the lab benchwork stage up to formula scale up to production batch sizes.
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper functionality of both process decks and CIP systems.
Continuous Improvement:
Champion a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure continuous improvement activities are prioritized to meet business objectives and customer expectations.
Engage all your employees in the Go For the Win (GFTW) continuous improvement journey through visible leadership, communication, and recognition programs.
Act as a thought leader and change agent, modeling desired behaviors and mindsets consistent with GFTW principles.
Partner with site leadership to integrate GFTW with the site's Compelling Business Need (CBN) and Performance Systems.
Track, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) for Safety, Quality, People, Reliability, Production, & Cost.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Science or Business degree, preferred.
A minimum of five (5+) years of fast-paced production line process improvement experience and/or management of production/manufacturing processes.Bachelor's degree desired; Engineering, Science, or Business degrees.
A minimum of two (2+) years of direct people leadership experience, including effective hiring, coaching and development, and performance management.
One to two (1-2) years of lean management is preferred with a minimum of lean concepts knowledge.
Proven experience leading and successfully executing continuous improvement activities in a production/manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated success building engaged, high-performing teams while improving safety, quality, productivity, and employee retention.
Experience leading a multi-shift manufacturing workforce and developing frontline leaders is strongly preferred.
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About Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.
Baldwin Richardson Foods Co. is a privately held American food manufacturer based in Macedon, New York. The company produces a variety of food products, including sauces, syrups, and condiments, for both retail and foodservice customers. Baldwin Richardson Foods Co. was founded in 1970 by Baldwin Richardson, who began by producing syrups and sauces in his home kitchen. Today, the company has grown to become a leading supplier of food products in the United States, with a reputation for high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service.
