Lead Food Production Manager — Drive Efficiency & Growth

AVI Foodsystems

Tiffin (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401k

Paid vacations

Training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Production Manager for Food Manufacturing at Tiffin University to lead a large production and packaging operation. You will mentor supervisors, drive efficiency improvements, and ensure SQF compliance while maintaining strong costs control.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, food safety collaboration, and adherence to GMP/SOP standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience managing a food production and packaging facility.
ServSafe cert and HACCP understanding preferred.
Experience with R/D.
FDA and State Inspection experience.
Understanding of department production flows.
Mechanical understanding of food production and packaging equipment preferred.
SOP, SSOP and GMP understanding.
Ability to interact with all involved in the food safety inspection process.

Responsibilities

Oversee a large food production and packaging facility, producing fresh food and bakery products and providing service to 50 branches in 8 states.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors.
Maintain and strive to improve efficiency standards.
Comply with SQF standards.
Demonstrate a full understanding of culinary practices and hold production team members accountable for using proper portion control methods and techniques.
Control food and labor cost.