Plant Manager - Commissary (Irvine)

Northgate Market; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 121,491 - 157,938; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food production company in California seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations in a high-volume environment. The role includes managing production efficiency, implementing Just in Time principles, and ensuring adherence to food safety regulations. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and technical knowledge in manufacturing processes. An ideal applicant will be HACCP certified and have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with proficiency in ERP systems and bilingual communication in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years in large volume food and/or manufacturing with management responsibilities.
• Must be HACCP Certified.
• Bi-lingual English Spanish highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily large volume food production and sanitation activities.
• Implement Just in Time (JIT) principles for reliable delivery.
• Manage plant production demand and staff scheduling.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Critical thinking

Leadership

Food safety regulations knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Exemplifies the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the NGM organization: Servant Leadership, Hard Work, Respect, Loyalty, Unity, Innovation, Communication, Openness, Objectivity, Education, Humility, Trust & Honesty. The Plant Manager will oversee daily large volume food production, sanitation, and maintenance activities focusing on efficiency, timely product production flow and resource management. Partner with the Director of Plant Operation to teach, model, and promote modern manufacturing technics with a team of Department Managers, Supervisors, Lead, and production workers. The facility has dedicated USDA production areas preparing a diverse mix of raw preparation, cooking, cooling, and packaging operations for packaged Mexican food products.

This position leads by example. Maintains a positive work environment and ensures fair and consistent treatment of all associates. Demonstrates care and compassion for people; shows empathy and concern. Set a positive example of the company values and excellent customer service.

All Northgate employees are responsible for food safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To promote and ensure production quality standards in a multi shift operation while maintaining safe work environment and effective cost controls. Implement Just in Time (JIT) principles in a reliable on-time delivery of high-quality short shelf-life product through the supply chain. Oversee plant production demand, sanitation, and staff scheduling procedures. Align, teach, coach, manage plant supervisors to focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and succeed on plant objectives. Being a 7 day a week/ 24 hr continuous operation, the Plant Manager must be willing and able to visit and work in all the areas as needed at various times, primarily in the second shift. There will be routine interaction and collaboration with Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Supply Chain on common goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Specialized training or practical experience with implementing JIT, Lean Manufacturing, QRM, TQM, Kaizen or similar in a multi-shift production operation
• Certification or proven application of skills and/or special training in Lean Six-Sigma or other similar process improvement technics
• Proven work experience with large volume food production equipment and working with maintenance crews
• Working knowledge of Hazzard Analysis and Critical Control(HAACP) and sanitation and food safety training
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Must be HACCP Certified.
• Must have critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills and be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Proven management and leadership skills to orchestrate complex large-scale projects and fixed budgets.
• Ability to establish and use metrics and continuous improvements processes to drive up performance.
• Must be able to lead, delegate, monitor, and follow up.
• Able to resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
• Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and challenges as they are identified and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through in all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to develop & coordinate project plans / projects and communicate changes and progress effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the department associates, Peers, and Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety regulations and requirements.
• Must have a broad knowledge of safety, quality and environmental systems and procedures.
• Servant Leadership / Team Building style is highly valued
• Decision Maker / Good Judgement
• Analytical, Planning, and Organizer

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, engineering, food science, food technology or related field
• 3 to 7 years of large volume food and/or manufacturing experience with progressive management responsibilities

Language Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to read, write and speak English satisfactorily to perform the essential functions.
• Bi‑lingual English Spanish highly desirable.

Computer Skills:

• Excellent knowledge ERP, LMS, WMS, Word, Excel & Power point.

Physical Demands of the Job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(Occasionally 1‑33%; Frequently 34‑66%; Continuously 67‑100%)

• Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. (Continuously)
• Must be able to lift to 20 Lbs. (Occasionally) and exert force up to 25 Lbs. (Occasionally)
• Stand, Walk, Sit (Frequently)
• Office work (Continuously)
• Taste or smell (Occasionally)
• Industrial kitchen environment may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to heat, cold, water, noise, and some chemicals.
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Moderate noise (Continuously)

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Salary Range:

$121,491.00 to $157,938.00

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