Director, Production - Meat - Seafood Manufacturing

Sysco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. This Chicago-area facility is seeking a production leader to manage department managers across cut, prep, packaging and warehouse, ensuring safety, quality and yield.

The role emphasizes understanding department needs, coordinating with other functions, driving continuous improvement, and guiding decisions on labor, equipment and costs. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of meat processing leadership, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Four years leadership experience in meat processing.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant production and work with management to improve efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with all departments to establish and carry out operational challenges.
• Direct, monitor and appraise performance of all areas reporting to you and provide direction on concerns.
• Maintain qualified personnel in reporting positions and recommend compensation adjustments.
• Participate in management team to develop business strategies and company policy.
• Provide input on costs related to labor, equipment, and supplies and approve expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company:

US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

60140

Travel Percentage:

0

Compensation Range:

$107,200 - $160,800

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the leadership of the department managers within the processing facility including cut, prep, packaging, and warehouse. Stay involved in the process and have a good understanding of the departments’ needs such as systems, staffing, and equipment. Other areas of responsibility are food safety, employee safety, fielding employee and customer complaints and ensure high-quality cuts at the highest possible yield along with maximizing pounds per man-hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing plant production and working with management to ensure the continual operational improvement of efficiencies and effectiveness of the company.
• Coordinate with all departments within the organization to establish and carry out operational challenges.
• Direct, monitor and appraise the performance of all areas immediately reporting and provide direction on areas of concern or new tasks.
• Maintain qualified personnel in positions that report directly and recommend compensation for all production employees.
• Participates as part of the management team to develop business strategies, company policy, and company direction.
• Provide input and leadership on decision-making issues, review and approve costs in labor, equipment, supplies and other areas as they relate to the overall operation.
• Work with customers, sales, and merchandising functions on product development and building meat knowledge.
• Assist with customer and field sales inquiries to offer solutions to resolve problems.
• Provide analysis to president as requested.
• Approve major projects or personal changes within the production facility.
• Give a reason for the expenditure include the benefits the new equipment will bring to the facility and an estimated pay off time based on studies leading to the decision for purchase.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s preferred

Experience

• Four years leadership of Meat processing background

Professional Skills

• Leadership skills

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OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affluential employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.