Bar Line Operations & Maintenance Manager:

The Bar Line Operations & Maintenance Manager role at Factory Manufacturing is a “hands on” operations and management position. This position plays a key role in planning and developing production bar lines for products such as nut & seed bars, protein bars, etc. This position will also be materially involved with hands-on operating, problem solving, product quality, maintaining, and managing production bar lines and supporting equipment. This is a great opportunity for an individual that enjoys project and operating responsibility from conceptual ideas and planning, to building the line, specifying & sourcing equipment, coordinating installations with facilities, managing the start-up, operation, and production results.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate and lead the planning and development of production line equipment and specifications to produce desired bar line products.
• Provide guidance and direction for bars product manufacturing strategies and solutions.
• Manage and strive for production and product quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Research, source, and specify production bar line equipment by working with suppliers and industry experts.
• Play a hands-on lead role with equipment commissioning, testing, problem solving, repairing and maintaining bar line equipment.
• Plan and maintain production schedules, material requirements, and other operating needs.
• Pilot test new products, manufacturing methods and concepts, with an focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Participate in wider team projects that integrate with other departments and roles.
• Promote and enforce good GMPs and food safety initiatives.
• Position reports to Director of Operations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• A solid understanding of bar line equipment, and manufacturing strategies such as mixers, extruders, cooling tunnels, enrobers, cutters, flow-wrappers, etc.
• Prior enrobing experience in a food manufacturing setting
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems with attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated equipment including, but not limited to, pneumatics, electrical, hydraulics, motors, conveyors, PLC controlled equipment, etc. preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication, as well as team-oriented collaboration skills
• Effective management and use of contractors and maintenance team resources.
• Flexible and tolerant of fast paced changes in a dynamic start up environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate
• 5-7 Years experience testing, maintaining, and operating bar production lines in a food production/facility.
• Technical Degree(s) or Trade Certification(s) a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling around machinery.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds at time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bethlehem, PA 18017: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Production Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
• Bar Line Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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