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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.

 

 

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