JOB SUMMARY: Exemplifies the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the NGM organization: Servant Leadership, Hard Work, Respect, Loyalty, Unity, Innovation, Communication, Openness, Objectivity, Education, Humility, Trust & Honesty. Accountable for all Plant's supply chain activities. Follows commodity markets and bases all purchasing decisions based on market availability, seasonality, and company's product specifications. When appropriate, secures short-term purchasing contracts on opportunity buys. Manages the entire procurement needs of the plant and assists the Director of Plant Operations in managing the Plant's cost of goods to maintain it within budget. Manages the commissary operations budget and personnel and ensures conformance with company standards. Ensures that all shipping and receiving is executed in a timely manner and that all paperwork is filled out and secured. Works closely with AP/AR in the execution of all paperwork. Rigidly executes Company's Safety policies and procedures. Responsible for the safety of all department personnel. Through direct reports, manages all efficiency, planning & productivity of Procurement Department across multiple shifts and supports production operations with quality ingredients that meet established quality, customer service, safety, sanitation, innovation, and cost metrics consistent with schedules and policies; implements work standards and maintains improvement through sustaining behaviors. Operating with discipline and rigor, oversees the procurement, storage, inventory, and replenishment of quality products to fulfill production requirements; Controls and effectively utilizes labor, equipment and outside resources through planning, organizing and scheduling to maximize efficiency; works within the framework of the budget to optimize company profitability. Acts as a primary liaison between the Sales Departments and DC ensuring accurate and timely communication. Works closely with R&D team on innovation and development projects. Partners closely with support center procurement teams and buyer to leverage the company's overall supply chain resources for the Commissary. This position reports directly to the Director of Plant Operations. This position leads by example. Maintains a positive work environment and ensures fair and consistent treatment of all associates. Demonstrates care and compassion for people; shows empathy and concern. Set a positive example of the company values and excellent customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for all budgetary numbers of department. * Under the direction of Plant's Director, manages the cost of goods and keeps it within budget. * Interacts and communicates at a high level with other corporate directors and VP's and is responsible for meeting timelines and quality standards related to the departments under direct supervision. * Responsible for the safety and well-being of associates. * Supports the Food Safety & Quality Assurance programs and ensures that Plant operates at optimum conditions according to GFSI regulations & industry standards. * Responsible for all warehousing, shipping, and receiving of raw materials and finished goods and ensures that all receiving, and shipping happens according to plan. * Works in conjunction with Corporate Chef on executing all new product initiatives and ensures to communicate updates to Stores, Corporate & Staff when appropriate. * Maintains a fulfillment ratio according to Industry standards not lower than 98.5%. * Coordinates activities and communication with Sales Departments, Distribution Center, Support Center (primary POC) * Collaborates with Support Center procurement teams (direct and indirect) to leverage supply chain resources for the commissary. * Supervises Office Coordinator and Data Integrity Specialist. * Ensures that all paperwork is sent to AP/AR in a timely manner and works closely with Finance to resolve any billing discrepancies. * Works closely with Corporate Chef to develop all NGM product specifications. Maintains all specs current and up to date. * In conjunction with Corporate Chef, are the ultimate authority to change or introduce any new product specification in system. * Maintains Commissary Records (Reports) * Supports all internal depts as needed and applicable * Establishes costing / pricing for all items utilizing the ERP system * Sets regular cadence to updating costing / pricing * Manages Recalls/Returns in conjunction to Food Safety * Manages Credit Card Purchases * Credit requests (inbound/outbound) * Manages any new creatives with Marketing and sales dept team * Coordinates R&D tests for new items * Retail Price changes with DI Help Desk * Vendor Set up as needed * Vendor Management * Store feedback and Dept Investigation in conjunction with Food safety * Support Production Scheduling with formatted tools * Manage End of Period and Financial Sales Forecasting * Provide sales reports on a weekly basis (KPIs) * Maintains Oracle System Utilization * Transfer Items and Raw Material Cost * Demand Planning * New Item Set up * New Vendor / Spec information * Work Executions * Transfer Orders * Cycle Counts General Duties and Responsibilities: * Ensures all processes meet customer's specification requirements and always minimizes risk to the company. * Deals directly with vendors and maintains a cordial relationship with all. * Develop and monitor a continuous improvement methodology directed at improving performance in the departmental areas assigned, including productivity, quality, safety, attendance, sanitation, yields and cost reduction/control. * Responsible for initiating and developing processes for monitoring, measuring, and reporting key performance initiatives within procurement, maintenance, and warehouse departments. * Optimize new product development through the standardization of materials and process to insure repeatability. Consistently apply all Company Policies and Procedures. * Ensures effective communications between all departments, i.e., Quality Control, warehousing, human resources, sanitation, maintenance, etc. * Directs and coordinates with team members, (i.e., supervisor and operators) all product changeovers. Qualifications: * Must have strong leadership skills. * Must be HACCP Certified. * Must have a very strong Customer service commitment and an intricate knowledge on Northgate Market culture. * Must have critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills and be able to work independently or in a team environment. * Proven management and leadership skills to orchestrate complex large-scale projects and fixed budgets. * In depth knowledge on Supply chain management. * Ability to establish and use metrics and continuous improvements processes to drive up performance. * Must be able to lead, delegate, monitor, and follow up. * Must have Supervisor experience and knowledge of current management and supervisory techniques. * Able to resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases. * Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment. * Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and challenges as they are identified and resolve them in a timely manner. * Able to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through in all areas of responsibility. * Ability to develop & coordinate project plans / projects and communicate changes and progress effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the department associates, Peers, and Store Management. * Must have a thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. * Must be able to perform complex mathematical functions. * Must be able work with others and coordinate production with co-workers. * Must work with minimum or no supervision. * Must lead by example with an excellent, outstanding attendance record, reliable and flexible when seasonal work is occasionally required. * Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. * Must have the ability to multi-task. * Demonstrated knowledge of food safety regulations and requirements. * Must have basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and process improvement techniques. * Must have a broad knowledge of safety, quality and environmental systems and procedures. * Knowledge of current management and supervisory techniques. * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate people toward a goal. * Strong leadership skills: ability to lead meetings/teams. * Strong project management and problem-solving skills with proven effectiveness in leading change. * Must have budget management and financial analysis skills. * Results oriented. * Ability to organize structure and develop staff. * Ability to lead and effectively implement change and continuous improvement. * Must have a strong business acumen. * Ability to use computer and supporting software. * Knowledge of employment management and organization standards and processes. * Ability to align the business strategically with a business quality focus, customer expectations, and lead continuous improvement. * In-depth knowledge of quality concepts, principles, management systems, tools, and philosophies. * Must have excellent math skills to understand measurements, yields, margins, shrink, production planning and program analysis. * Customer focused. Education and/or Experience: * Bachelor's degree preferable but not a must. * 5-7+ years' demonstrated manufacturing & processing supervisory experience in roles of increasing responsibility demonstrating the ability to achieve results. Language Skills: * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to read, write and speak English satisfactorily to perform the essential functions. * Bi-lingual English Spanish highly desirable. Mathematical Skills: * Ability to calculate complex figures and amounts such as formulation, vertical production, proportions, percentages, and volumes. Reasoning Ability: * Ability to define problems, collect data. Establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Computer Skills: * Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel & Power point. Physical Demands of the Job: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%) * Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. (Continuously) * Must be able to lift to 20 Lbs. (Occasionally) and exert force up to 25 Lbs. (Occasionally) * Stand, Walk, Sit (Frequently) * Office work (Continuously) * Taste or smell (Occasionally) Work Environment: * Industrial kitchen environment may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to heath, cold, water, noise, and some chemicals. * Continuous Office Environment. * Work near moving mechanical parts (occasionally) * Moderate noise (Continuously) (The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.