Plant Operations Lead: Lean Manufacturing, Quality & Safety

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC is looking for an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at our Bolingbrook facility. The role involves managing production processes, supervising teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing process improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, and proven leadership skills. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000, plus benefits such as health, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing, preferably in dry blending or powder-based production.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including experience managing Production Supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the production process.
• Supervise and support Production and Sanitation Supervisors and their teams.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to ensure all products meet standards.
• Identify and implement lean manufacturing process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate performance reports.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Food safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft AX

D365

ERP systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kent Consumer Brands Americas, LLC is looking for an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at our Bolingbrook facility. The role involves managing production processes, supervising teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing process improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, and proven leadership skills. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $140,000, plus benefits such as health, dental, vision, and a 401k plan.