Senior Production Manager - Distribution Services

Manage SDS operations to achieve the most efficient, cost effective, high quality production possible. Establish best practices and lead the SDS operations team in focusing on quality, food safety, maximizing customer service levels, and a positive culture, while minimizing operating costs and compliance with our industrial safety, inventory controls, quality control, sanitation and food safety standards.

1. Maximize the development of internal talent through regular performance coaching, performance reviews and presenting developmental opportunities.
2. Align area objectives with the strategic goals of the department.
3. Create annual budgets for assigned area of responsibility to maximize profitability.
4. Design and Implement thorough plan of production scheduling, benchmarking, work organization and efficiency, GMP practices, sanitation safety, HACCP and hygiene practices.
5. Monitor and assist DC Supervisors in daily operations.
6. Formulate and manage various performance and efficiency metrics.
7. Develop and consistently enforce all production processes and procedures.
8. Design and implement continuous improvement efforts in work group organization and manufacturing process methodology.
9. Develop and implement cost control procedures.
10. Lead new equipment and technology projects for successful launches.

(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)

Education
• Technical / Trade training / Sheetz training required
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Distribution, Industrial Engineering, or other closely related field is preferred

Experience
• Minimum 7 years experience in operational management supervising a workforce required
• Experience in food distribution, transportation, food safety, and quality control is required
• Experience with warehouse management computer systems, and production planning computer systems is preferred

Licenses/Certifications
• None required

Tools & Equipment
• Forklift equipment, conveyors, cigarette cutting and stamping equipment, radio frequency order selecting equipment, carousel selecting equipment preferred

Sheetz is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Sheetz is committed to considering all applicants regardless of disability who can perform all essential job duties with or without accommodations.