Harmons Grocery

Title:

Director of Central Food Production

Date:

09/08/2026

Job ID:

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Degree:

No Degree

Salary:

110,000

Job Types:

Store Manager

Employment Type:

FULL TIME

Location:

3955 W 4000 S, West Valley City, UT 84120

Up to $140,000 PER YEAR

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Central Food Production Director oversees all operations of our central food production facility, which supplies prepared foods to 20 retail locations across the state. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality food production while maintaining rigorous food safety standards. The Director manages all aspects of the production facility, including staff supervision, equipment maintenance, quality control, distribution logistics, and regulatorypliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures

Directly oversee the successful operation of all food production activities

Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services provided throughout all of food production

Develop and implement production schedules to optimize efficiency and meet distribution deadlines

Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for all production processes

Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for all departments

Collaborate with Executive Chef and product development team on new menu items and seasonal offerings

Ensurespany standards for safety, sanitation and productivity are maintained

Performs periodic department audits and taste tests to ensure all products meet established standards

Develop and enforce quality control procedures at all stages of production

Investigate and resolve any quality or safety issues that arise

Manage a team of production supervisors, line cooks, prep staff, and packaging personnel

Training and development of associates with emphasis on food safety and quality standards

Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to associates regarding their performance and areas of improvement; assesses associate performance and influences promotion, discipline, etc.

Oversee maintenance and sanitation of all production equipment

Evaluate and rmend equipment upgrades or replacements as needed

Ensurepliance with all safety regulations regarding equipment operation

Analyze production costs and implement efficiency improvements

Monitor key performance indicators related to production output, quality, and cost

Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings

Collaborate with purchasing ingredients and supply procurement to optimize costs

Coordinate with fleetteam to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to all 20 store locations

Develop packaging standards that maintain product quality during transportation

Sets a professional and positive example to others

Assists as needed to ensure the success of the department as a whole

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Consistent and daily interaction with store associates

Consistent and daily interaction with vendors

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

A high school diploma or GED preferred; two or four-year degree in food science, technical sales,munication, business or related field preferred; five years of food production or other central kitchen or manufacturing experience with managerial/leadership preferred; or anybination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Current Food Handler's Permit Basic math skills

Basicputer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Must obtain Harmons' Forklift Certification

Experience with HACCP safety standards

Proficiency with inventory management and production planning software

Experience with large-scale food production for retail distribution

Detail-oriented with strongmitment to quality and food safety

Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission andmitment to working collaboratively

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Must possess solidmunication skills, including verbal and listening skills tomunicate with and manage diverse groups of people effectively and efficiently

Ability to handle conflict appropriately and professionally

Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your team

Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized analytical skills and techniques

Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent

Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a safe andfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to cold, hot, slippery, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.