Griffith Laboratories Career Site

Plant Manager (IL, Oswego)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Plant Manager is responsible for all facets of the day to day operation of the food manufacturing facility including optimizing Cost, Quality, Service, Safety, and Morale at the Plant. Develops plans for cost effective use of materials, machines, and employees. Ensures that safe and quality product is produced on schedule to meet customer demands. Ensures plant safety goals are met. Ensures the Plant complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Responsible for the Talent Management of the plant staff which include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsible for assuring all products manufactured and distributed meet regulatory (legal), Food Safety and Quality requirements.

Maintenace Mechanic B (IL, Alsip)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Position Overview:

Repairs and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment such as production machinery and equipment, conveyor systems, engines, motors, and pneumatic tools. Completed 1 – 2 years of electrical trade school or equivalent field experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works directly with the Maintenance Supervisor and other mechanics to troubleshoot and repair equipment and infrastructure.
Quickly responds to Production line calls, so Production personnel know the status of their machinery and repairs.
Can operate some machinery in order to test their performance
Capable of troubleshooting electrical control systems.
Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
Has a working knowledge of PLC’s.
Able to adjust functional parts of some machinery and control equipment to make them work more efficient.
Capable of dismantling some machinery to gain access to and remove/repair defective parts
Able to inspect some used & new parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements and to detect imperfections.
Efficiently tracks daily work and time spent on each job, and correctly summarizes the time spent on each work category at day’s end.
Initiates purchase orders for parts and equipment
Evaluates and recommends improvements in methods, procedures and processes.
Performs PM’s and lubrication for all Production Line machinery and mixers
Performs all work utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices and following all plant safety rules
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Batching/Staging - Custom Culinary (IL, Oswego)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Overview:

Supports overall goal achievement with the transport, storage and unit size reduction of all raw ingredient materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Gather and weigh batch dries for all products.

Stage whole units for all products.

Document and record the usage of all staged and batched ingredients.

Productivity as measured by accuracy of cycle counts and data input.

Quality as measured by error frequency against cycle counts.

Attendance, absenteeism and tardiness, measured against standards.

Safety as measured by accident frequency against standards.

Enter usage of raw materials into manufacturing system.

Conduct area cycle counts as needed.

Operate forklift and conduct inspections.

Maintain clean and organized work area.

Placard and identify all raw material batches and delivery to mixing.

Cook (OH, Avon)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Overview:

This position is responsible for assembling usable product, verifying Critical Control Points (CCP's) and assuring appropriate product transfer to packaging area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reads and interprets formulas, follows procedures exactly, and documents work on batch sheets
Operates the PLC Touchscreen for kettles
Performs sanitation duties including the operation of a Clean-In-Place (CIP) system
Sets up pathways for product transfer
Continually swabs theÂ cooking equipment
Operates multiple kettles at once
Operates diaphragm pump
Relays important information to R&D team in a timely manner
Operates product scales
Operates hydrolicsÂ

Maintenance Coordinator (IL, Alsip)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Position Overview:

The purpose of this position is to manage the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) and to provide support to the daily operations of the Maintenance department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Places orders for machinery parts, tools and supplies for Maintenance, Sanitation and Production
Receives ordered items and matches up paperwork to compile the monthly spending report
Processes invoices for payment and sends to accounts payable
Gathers data for weekly Maintenance reports
Prepares, analyzes, and presents metrics from CMMS
Orders safety shoes and uniforms for all plant personnel
Provides necessary information to close out monthly P-card statements
Inventories critical parts and supplies
Sets-up and schedules service calls
Updates Maintenance Work Order Backlog weekly
Administers Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Program
Obtains quotes for equipment or jobs as needed.
Ensure the department is within budget each month, or supplies rational for exceeding the budget
Makes decisions on which vendors to use for various maintenance issues.

Staff Accountant (IL, Alsip)

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Position Overview:

Support general accounting, cost accounting, freight reporting, and internal control assessment within GLUS. This includes reporting and analysis, system maintenance, and functional support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Accounting - The individual will be responsible for 3 key areas within general accoutning: 1. Maintaining balance sheet account reconciliations for GLUS, Custom,and Innova. 2. Capital Reporting for all US companies including corporate which includes validating invoice payment, reporting weekly and monthly spending, and closing out capital projects. 3. Backup for cashbook entry when GL accountant is out of the office.
Internal Control and Process Documentation - The individual will be responsible for review and document internal controls as they relate to purchasing, disbursements, accounts receivable, sales, inventory control, and financial statement preparations. They will also support the annual audit performed by our external auditors.
Analytical / Development (Freight) - The individual will be responsible for maintaining our freight reporting and administrative work. This includes audit savings report, monthend freight JV, and daily coding of freight charges. Also included will be working with our outside payment vendor (CASS) to understand current capabilities with freight information/reporting and could develop into opportunities for cost improvement with freight carriers and processes.
Daily Administration - This will include daily cost roll ups which includes review of routings, verifications of products where used, and releasing product to be used by manufacturing.
Other - Support monthend process as needed. Complete government surveys and annual census.
Understanding the systems and ensuring information is accurate and reliable before reporting.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize of work responsibility.
Need to be able to understand accounting rules around capital expenditures and fixed assets.

Plant Manager - Avon (OH, Avon)

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Overview:

The Plant Manager is responsible for all facets of the day to day operation of the manufacturing facility including optimizing Cost, Quality, Service, Safety, and Morale at the Plant.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops plans for cost effective use of materials, machines, and employees.
Ensures that safe and quality product is produced on schedule to meet customer demands.
Ensures plant safety goals are met.
Ensures the Plant complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Responsible for the Talent Management of the plant staff including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Scope:

Manages 5 staff members who oversee approximately 30 employees in the Mixing, Packaging, Shipping, Maintenance, Scheduling, and Purchasing departments.
Manages $3.5 Million Plant Operating Budget

Regional Chain Manager (IL, Chicago )

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Overview

To provide strategic, analytical and tactical leadership within the assigned Regional Chain channel. He/she will possess well developed skills for building long-term customer relationships while handling multiple priorities. Driving for results is imperative.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the execution of our Custom Culinary® sales within the Regional Chain channel.
Manage Execution: Consistently achieves targeted sales and financial goals. Builds strategies that support our long range goals while staying within financial guidelines.
Business Management: Develop and execute strategies that support our brands, total product portfolio in keeping with our financial goals. Develops sales forecasts, resource needs and customer communications. Works with local RSM to develop goals that help us drive/keep distribution slots.
Customer Relationship Management: Responsible for customer interaction and developing top-to-top relationships. Understanding of our customer’s organizational structure and how to maneuver effectively within these organizations. Represents Custom Culinary® at appropriate trade associations.
Establish Plans: Build short and long-term plans that support both the customer’s goals while achieving Custom Culinary’s® financial expectations. Positions the company for accelerated growth.
Financial Acumen: Manage our Regional Chain account P&L to assure that we are selling the right mix of products at the margins set in our company goals.
Problem solving will be related to providing unique and differentiated products to our customers [branded or customized].
Key decision points will be in the area of customer selection, product customization and profitability.
Continuous learning with existing and new customer acquisition.

Account Director (FL, Tampa)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Position Overview:

Sells Griffith products to select accounts by working with established customers and developing new customers. Applies a complete knowledge of Griffith Laboratories products and solution strategies with exception to corporate strategic initiatives.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops and implements the territory's strategic and tactical sales plans to accommodate corporate and regional goals.
Consistently delivers the territory's sales revenue and margin targets.
Leads and communicates territory's forecast and margin, resource needs, and client communication.
Develops and implements territory's long-term customer and product strategies.
Utilizes Miller Heiman strategic and conceptual selling.
Represents Griffith at trade association meetings, customer conventions, and trade shows to promote Griffith Laboratories.
Delivers sales presentations to key clients.
Meets with key clients maintaining multi-functional relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
Participates in company initiatives and task forces as needed.
Analyzes and controls expenditures of territory to conform to budgetary requirements.
Develops and maintains top-level multi-functional relationships within territory's customer base.
Effectively develops and presents proposals to improve Griffith laboratories overall sales performance.
Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition.
Works with Marketing and Inside Sales to compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers on a consistent basis. On average, spends 3 to 4 days per week directly calling on customers.

ERP Coordinator (IL, Alsip)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Overview:

To support the team who will implement a new ERP system in GLUSA (GLUS, Custom Culinary & Innova). This position will be project focused with an estimated duration of 2 years. This may be extended if other business units join the first wave of implementations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain training documentation & end user procedures.
Coordinate training classes.
Teach ERP basics to 250+ users (login procedures, navigation, menu hierarchy etc)
Maintain project cost detail (invoices, consultant time sheets etc)
Prepare and coordinate project documentation (status reports, time sheets, invoices, to do lists etc)
Arrange team travel
Arrange team food service
Must commit to learning ERP basics in a relatively short period of time.

ERP Process Leader - (2 positions - Warehouse Management & Finance) (IL, Alsip)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Overview:

To implement a new ERP system in GLUSA (GLUS, Custom Culinary & Innova). This position will be project focused with an estimated duration of 2 years. This may be extended if other business units join the first wave of implementations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

The ERP Process Leader will be responsible for being the liaison between the user community and the technical team.
Lead business process mapping sessions. Develop process improvements using industry wide best practices.
Design, test and implement ERP system configuration.
Prepare user procedures and other project documentation.
Train ERP system end users.
Drive change management initiatives and the required business transformation.
Commit to achieving the project timeline and objectives.
Must commit to becoming an ERP expert in the assigned function in a relatively short period of time.
This role has significant influence over the way business will be conducted in the future through ERP system process design.
Strong functional knowledge and decision making in this role is critical to the success of the multi-million dollar ERP implementation project
Manages 1-4 high level ERP consultants and the related dollar budget ($1mm spend on average).
This is a critical role on the ERP implementation team.

Packaging Operator - Custom Culinary (IL, Oswego)

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:55:00 GMT

Overview: Responsible for the set-up, operation, adjustment, and clean-up of packaging equipment. The equipment includes form fill and seal packaging machines, bulk packaging machines, jar packaging machine, check weighers, metal detectors and case fillers. The operator ensures that quality products are packaged in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Reviews packaging work order and obtains correct product, packaging materials and equipment set-up Inspects and cleans work area prior to beginning operation and at shift end Inspects and adjusts equipment prior to beginning operation Completes production reports documenting performance; enter transactions into RF equipment Adjusts equipment during operation to ensure that quality and productivity standards are met Dump product into hopper for filling Performs change-over by setting up auger, funnel, tubing and former for specific lines and/or product Cleans and washes line and equipment Load and set film or units for form fill machines May manually pack units into cartons as required May manually affix label cartons May manually stack cartons on to pallets as required May operate a forklift as required Reports any product quality deviations or mechanical failures to the utility person or team captain Cleans work area and equipment at end of shift

Plant Quality Manager (IL, Oswego)

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:09:00 GMT

Overview:

Plans, coordinates, and directs the quality program to ensure products are manufactured according to established guidelines, standards and regulatory requirements.
Compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and improve the quality / reliability of products manufactured by Custom Culinary, Inc. including contracted manufacturers.
Establishes and maintains compliance to BRC Food Safety Scheme.
Assures all products manufactured meet safety, legality and quality requirements in both US and destination country.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance

Develops and maintains quality objectives to support company policies and goals.
Develops and implements standards and methods for product inspections, testing, and evaluation.
Develops product sampling plan and result trending to assure product quality.
Reviews documentation for compliance with stated requirements including customer quality manuals, company policies / procedures, quality audit criteria and regulatory requirements.
Develops and updates Work Instructions pertaining to Quality Systems functions including laboratory, sanitation, sampling / testing procedures, etc.
Provides training to plant employees to assure compliance with Quality Systems requirements including HACCP, GMP’s, safe chemical handling, net weight control, cleaning procedures, etc.
Actively involved in the disposition of nonconforming finished product and raw materials, this includes returns, damaged and out dated product or material.
Reviews and sign off on the pre-shipment records and other daily QS / Production records, distribute documentation.
Point person for all 3rd party Quality System audits including planning / preparation, conducting the audit, documentation and improvement plans / activities.
Develops / maintains an internal manufacturing process audit to ensure company personnel are following work instructions, GMP’S, USDA and FDA regulations (as well as special production instructions).
Furnishes QC related customer information requests including investigation and satisfactory disposition of customer complaints.
As the Quality Systems liaison for new products, coordinates test runs with sales, marketing, production and R&D. Develops finished product specifications for analytical testing based on samples provided by R&D/scale-up batches.
Establishes on-line process control points so production employees can assure quality is being “built in” to our products vs. inspecting for quality at the end.
Manages all costs to assure expenses are managed to be within budget and charged to the proper account in a timely manner.

Laboratory

Account Director (OH, Cincinnati)

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:53:00 GMT

Position Overview:

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops and implements the territory's strategic and tactical sales plans to accommodate corporate and regional goals.
Consistently delivers the territory's sales revenue and margin targets.
Leads and communicates territory's forecast and margin, resource needs, and client communication.
Develops and implements territory's long-term customer and product strategies.
Utilizes Miller Heiman strategic and conceptual selling.
Represents Griffith at trade association meetings, customer conventions, and trade shows to promote Griffith Laboratories.
Delivers sales presentations to key clients.
Meets with key clients maintaining multi-functional relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
Participates in company initiatives and task forces as needed.
Analyzes and controls expenditures of territory to conform to budgetary requirements.
Develops and maintains top-level multi-functional relationships within territory's customer base.
Effectively develops and presents proposals to improve Griffith laboratories overall sales performance.
Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition.
Works with Marketing and Inside Sales to compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers on a consistent basis. On average, spends 3 to 4 days per week directly calling on customers.

Packer (IL, Oswego)

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:06:00 GMT

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the set-up, operation, adjustment, and clean-up of packaging equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Dispenses product into the mezzanine hopper
Reads packaging schedule or follows verbal instructions to ascertain product to be dispensed into the hopper
Unloads and loads drums of product to and from pallet by hand by operating manual or electric hand jack
Opens drums of product and unloads/ loads drums of product onto electric dumper
Reads product number and lot number of each unit of product and communicates to the line operator the product and lot number of each unit
Clean and attach identifying tags or labels to each drum with designated label
Wash and help assemble mezzanine and lower level hopper, parts and clean entire work area
Reads packaging schedule or follows verbal instructions to label the packaging material
Review and inspects labels to verify accuracy and clarity of printing
May affix labels to corrugated materials, jars, bottle or bag
Operates glue machine
Observes packaged precuts for uneven or torn edges to determine which labels are usable
Places container in shipping containers
Compares items packed with schedule and other identifying date and records the amount of materials labeled and completes line check forms
Stacks cases onto pallets in designated format and operates automated case packer and printer
Transports pallets of product to designated staging area
Maintains a clean and orderly work area
May operate a fork lift
Performs other duties as assigned

Maintenance Mech A Innova (IL, Chicago )

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:10:00 GMT

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain plant utility, production, and pollution control equipment. Ensure continuous and efficient operation of all production departments: HVP Liquids, HVP Spray Dryer and Flavors. Minimize production and operation down time and maximize plant productivity.

Check, diagnose, document and repair if necessary utility equipment: boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, compressed air dryers, gas boosters, sump pumps, HVAC units.
Check, diagnose, document and repair if necessary production equipment: pumps, filters, tanks, reactors, evaporators, spray dryers, blowers, motors, drives, burners, gear boxes, actuators, and mixers.
Check, diagnose, document and repair if necessary pollution control equipment: Acid scrubber, IWS Pre-scrubber system, IWS 1 & 2, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer.
Respond to all emergency calls and report to work immediately during: off shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform calibrations throughout the plant on all temperature sensors, pressure sensors, flow meters, pH, and probes, record all results.
Follow OSHA and Griffith Laboratories safety rules and requirements all time with special attention to lock out- tag out procedure.
Installation and programming of many different production controllers, batchers and highly computerized instrumentation equipment.
Perform Reactors repairs.
Operation of Pollution Control system with out any down time.
Make sound decisions during repair period:

Packaging Machine Operator (Avon) (OH, Avon)

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:25:00 GMT

Overview:

This position is responsible for set-up, operation, and clean-up of Form-Fill-and Seal Machine, conveyors, metal detectors, and Pail/Cup Line according to the specifications of that day's production.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reads and interprets production schedules in order to accurately pack Finished Goods
Disassembles, cleans, re-assembles and operates all packaging equipment
Disassembles, cleans, re-assembles sanitary piping, conveyors, and associated line components
Sets-up equipment according to production schedule
Cleans Chill Tanks and Packaging Room
Samples product for weight control and records data