Job description

Location: New Berlin
State: WI
Country: USA

Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?
At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. We strive to include diversity, equality and inclusion into our actions at work on a daily basis. Want to join us?

What we can offer you!

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Starts on Day 1! Vision insurance is FREE for employees!
• 401k – up to an 8% contribution (Safe-harbor Company-contribution of 4% of annual base compensation PLUS Company-match of 66 2/3% of first 6% of employee’s contribution)
• Work/Life Balance – Will be eligible for 10 paid Company holidays PLUS all employees start with 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (prorated in first year)
• Flexibility – Various shift options (shift premiums for off-shifts) and remote work policy
• Training & Development – In-house leadership development program & support of continuous learning (training, seminars and certifications)
• Disability Income Protection
• Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Provided Life & AD&D Insurance 2x annual base salary (up to maximum of $750,000)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year and approved application
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance up to $3,000 after 1 year and approved application
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with up to $1,000 in incentives
• Company-sponsored holiday party, family picnic & golf outing
• FREE Probiotics for Employees (and covered dependents)! & Discounted prices for additional purchases

At Chr. Hansen, we offer a working opportunity that you can take part in setting the agenda. In each of our 32 global offices, you will be able to experience an agile organization where takes a short way from idea to implementation. We believe that engagement matters. Our inspiring work environment and collaborative culture would allow you to continuously develop both personally and professionally. As a market leader, Chr. Hansen has constantly pioneered science for almost 150 years and expanded into new area for a more sustainable future. Our founder, Christian D. A. Hansen, was a true entrepreneur and his mentality is still very present and valued today. We keep looking for people who can take charge and come up with new ideas to strengthen our team. Join us and take part in making a meaningful difference!

General Summary
This position works under general direction and is responsible for managing the production process and employees on assigned shift to maximize production results and meet Customer demand. This is a hands-on position that is heavily engaged in day-to-day production activities.

Prinicpal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership necessary to achieve production goals by:

• Driving safety culture.

• Scheduling and assigning personnel and establishing priorities, communicating job expectations, and planning, monitoring, and evaluating job performance. Providing coaching follow-up for performance regarding development, safety, quality and productivity.

• Mentoring employees and directing work assignments through effective communication and cultivating a positive work environment.

• Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures, as well as promoting and implementing company and/or department initiatives and/or directives provided.

• Creating the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and the area is compliant with safety requirements.

• Supporting management team members and peers as needed.

• Ensuring effective employee relations. Resolving employee issues through problem resolution.

• Promoting, rewarding, and maintaining communication, teamwork, flexibility, cooperation, and customer focus within and between departments. Creating a culture of engagement by driving

• Engagement Matters actions and engaging employees daily.

• Conducting shift/department meetings regarding communications, department and plant concerns, and policy interpretation.

• Maintaining staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training and developing personal growth opportunities for employees.

• Delivers departmental objectives through performance management of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people.

• Fostering an environment conducive to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing by utilizing 5S and other tools.

• Conducting root cause analyses and determining corrective actions.

• Recommending and implementing measures to improve processes, equipment performance, safety standards, and quality.

• Assessing equipment, building, and grounds conditions and initiating work requests for repairs.

• Coordinating and scheduling Preventative Maintenance work orders for Operators and

• Maintenance and assisting in assessment of preventative maintenance equipment plans.

• Participating in production decisions concerning new product lines or processes.

• Participates in cross-functional projects and leads projects as assigned by management.

• Trains, supports, and enforces GMP, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines and requirements.

• Provides day-to-day production support.

• Monitoring supply inventory levels and recommending orders as needed.

• Overseeing all required paperwork, reports, and documentation.

• Following up on customer complaints/CAPA deviations.

• Acting as an expert on the production processes and maintaining ability to be first-line troubleshooter. Ensuring proper up-keep of equipment, addressing and resolving problems, and initiating work orders for repairs. Participating and following up on audit findings.

• Continually reviews, recommends and implements programs to comply with all State, Federal and local

safety and sanitation regulations.

• Other duties as assigned by managemen

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write and speak English.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to make administrative, procedural, and employment-related decisions in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to effectively and succinctly communicate in oral and written form to all levels (Operator to Executive) of the organization, as well as outside contractors.

• Possess working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and their application.

• Possess a working knowledge in Microsoft Office programs.

• May require domestic and/or international travel up to 10%.

• These characteristics are normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in a business or science discipline, and one to three years of supervisory experience.

Working Conditions
Working environment is generally favorable. Work schedule, lighting, temperature, and noise levels are adequate with occasional exposure to cold temperatures. Frequent entry into the production facility requires
personal protective equipment to be worn at all times. This includes a lab coat, hair/beard net, safety glasses, and gloves. Work schedule may be first, second, or third shift and could involve weekend or extended shift
work.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or
crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
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About Chr. Hansen
Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 145 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 40,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential.
We have come far on our journey, and delivered strong results, and as we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria through new technologies, there is so much more we can do. Our employees are the driving force enabling us to live our mission to pioneer microbial science to improve food, health and productivity. We work passionately, because we know we can make a difference for people, animals and plants. And ultimately for our planet. Innovating for a sustainable future is part of our culture, our history and our strategy and is embedded in our purpose: to grow a better world. Naturally.
At Chr. Hansen we place importance on diversity, equality and inclusion, and we appreciate difference in perspectives. We therefore encourage everybody to apply no matter race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

If you need more information?
Read more about a career at Chr. Hansen here: https://www.chr-hansen.com/en/career

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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