Food Plant Production Manager: Safety & Efficiency Lead

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL seeks a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, safeguard safety and food safety, and ensure quality policies are met while delivering excellent customer satisfaction.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering or Food Science, at least 3 years of food manufacturing/plant management, knowledge of FDA/OSHA/FSMA, and hands-on ERP implementation experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Engineering, Food Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of food manufacturing/plant management experience.
• Understanding of FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations; ERP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production and plant operations to meet safety, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and other food safety standards; support audits.
• Develop and implement SOPs, training, and cost control initiatives; manage budgeting and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

Education

BS in Engineering or Food Science

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL seeks a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, safeguard safety and food safety, and ensure quality policies are met while delivering excellent customer satisfaction.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering or Food Science, at least 3 years of food manufacturing/plant management, knowledge of FDA/OSHA/FSMA, and hands-on ERP implementation experience.