Our client is in the Quad Cities Area and is looking for a Production Manager for their food manufacturing facility. The area of responsibility will include production, maintenance and sanitation. The Production Manager will manage 7 direct reports. This position will report directly to the President.
Company – a continuously growing and successful food manufacturer since the 1970s!
- High quality and custom formulated products
- $35M+ in revenue
Benefits:
· Health, dental, vision and life insurance
· 401k with matching
· PTO
· STD/LTD
What you will be doing:
· Direct and coordinate all aspects of the plant operations to ensure production of the highest quality products.
· Provide employee training and development.
· Ensuring all products meet company performance and safety standards, customer specifications and delivery requirements.
· Maintain production performance and productivity measurements against agreed upon standards.
· Food safety, best production practices and regulatory compliance including implementing and maintaining appropriate food safety certifications.
· Interface with Sales, Customer Service and Quality to ensure customer satisfaction, to develop or customize products, etc.
What they are looking for:
· Bachelor’s degree with a preference for a Food Science degree.
· At least 8 years of experience in food processing environments with at least 2+ years in a lead management role.
· Strong leadership skills in directing, motivating and training employees.
· Experience in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement concepts and culture.
· Knowledge of complying with USDA/OSHA standards as well as an understanding of HAACP plans and food safety certification requirements.
· Experience in processing products with experience in both long run and short run processing.