Summary   As a Shift Manager this position is responsible for all activities and personnel of assigned shift.  From day to day planning and successful execution, to the ongoing development of Division Managers and Supervisors, this position will be accountable for all successes and opportunities for both the short and long term of Blount Operations.  In addition, this position requires a quarterly “current state” review with the Director of Manufacturing, including the highlighting of areas of opportunity, and detailed plans for their successful execution.    In addition, 3rd Shift, Shift Manager will oversee Sanitation, is ultimately accountable for all activities and results related to sanitation programs within designated location(s).  This position directly interfaces with FSQ Management.  Continuous analysis and reporting of Sanitation Department Operations daily.  In event of absence, position will be filled by equal level position manager or appropriately trained designee.       Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.  Monitor shift activities throughout the plant and provide support to all areas.   Continuous analysis and reporting of Sanitation Department Operations daily. Work closely with FSQ and USDA to ensure pre-op inspections are successful daily. Department ambassador for all division related matters.  Oversees the successful cleaning and ultimate inspection of all process equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards in an efficient manner. Strive for continuous improvement, reduce waste and increase yields.       Responsibilities for Food Safety  Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.  Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and corporate Safety policies.  Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.  Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities and individuals. If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).    Positional accountabilities: Ability to own, lead and develop overall division, its staff, and its activities.  Review daily production schedules and manage department labor hours accordingly. Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of focus. Share a trusting relationship with all departments. Recommend effective safety enhancements and corrective actions. Assure team: 100% adherence to all company GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures); no deviations. Understand implications of departmental “down time” and inefficient processing. Understand how to react to such matters, to minimize downtime incurred. Contribute in proactive approach to address and eliminate future downtime obstructions. Teach ownership and reactions to “downtime” to your staff Utilize designated paperwork/systems to track, verify and adjust efficiencies (as appl).  Educate key staff in utilization of processing systems and data. Responsible for any and all divisional product being put “on hold” or deemed “waste”, as a result of departmental error or inefficiencies. Responsible for any and all divisional “Down Time”, related to the performance of the Sanitation Department. Accountable to ensure that all responsibilities of Managers, Supervisors and key personnel are accomplished on a shift to shift and project to project basis. Continuously update Director of Manufacturing on departmental status.  Specifically matters related to performance and staffing.  Explain steps being taken to improve and eliminate any areas deemed deficient.    Education & Development: Through corporate resources including the Learning & Development department, responsible for the continuous growth and development of divisional staff. Complete commitment and adherence to any corporate establish training/development programs.