Production Manager in berkeley IL

PRODUCTION MANAGER

(RTE Food Manufacturing) Berkeley IL Our client is a very "rapidly" growing manufacturer of high quality, ( RTE) ready to eat foods sold at supermarkets, schools, airplanes, trrains, convenience stores and retail chains across the US. They recently made an acquisition in IL and are looking to hire candidates to get this plant upgraded and integrated into their existing business Due to this expansion and continued growth, they are seeking a dynamic

PRODUCTION MANAGER

for one of their key plants located in the Berkeley, IL area. Reporting to the Director of Operations, The Production Manager will be responsible for all production within the plant which consists of refrigerated, perishable, foods.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement schedules, monitor processes, and adjust to optimize efficiency and productivity. Working knowledge of packing equipment, tray sealers, pumps/fillers and depositors parameters and settings Organize and plan the meal decanting process to be timed with meal assembly Set goals and targeted objectives to work on and achieve each week Encourage growth and development in All team members. The degree that management develops its Team Members is a statement of their own good management skills Manage and monitor all labor in assembly rooms for efficiency and effectiveness. Monitor the packing staff for accuracy in packing the correct number of products Ensure that all work orders are tracked and completed on time, are accurate and that all are closed at the end of business day Lead the development and the achievement of the Plant Objectives with intense prioritization and focus on food safety, quality, occupational safety, and cost Direct the operations production schedules and overall plans as measured by Companies KPIs to meet/exceed Customer Service Levels and Inventory Targets Build accountability and engagement with all plant associates by establishing clear expectations, a high degree of cohesion and by harnessing a team approach Become an expert in Sage X3 MRP software currently utilized Uphold SQ Maintain a weekly payroll and staffing schedule for all to see. Ensure that all staff members are informed on cleaning responsibilities, job duties and operational hours. All staff is to swipe in on the time clock after they are dressed and in proper uniform Work with research and development team when implementing commercialization runs so that all plating configurations are achievable and understood Conduct in service training for team members on a regular basis

REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least 5+ years of FOOD manufacturing experience Prefer a BS degree but not required with relevant experience Must have at least 3 years of supervision experience Must have experience working in an SQF/BRC plant preferred. Ready to Eat (RTE) Foods experience would be a plus Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal Must have Continuous/Process Improvement experience Must be able to work in a very fast paced environment The ideal candidate will have experience working with ready to eat foods, refrigerated and/or perishable foods, meats, dairy or similar food products Must be motivated, flexible and capable of being promoted as the company grows. Company prefers local applicants from the Chicago area In return, they can offer a competitive base salary, bonus, excellent benefits and ample opportunity for career advancement! For immediate consideration, please send your resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com