Prep Manager Second Shift

Blount Fine Foods; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods is seeking a Prep Manager for the second shift in Fall River, MA. The role oversees all raw material preparation, the thaw process, and production sanitation in a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will train and supervise Prep Supervisors, manage inventory with real-time systems, and ensure staffing aligns with labor costs while maintaining safety and QA standards. This position offers growth and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 2 year to 4 years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years supervisory/manager experience, preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Inventory software and Manufacturing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Train, coaching and oversight of Prep Supervisors and key personnel.
• Ensure all inventory is maintained and real time verifiable.
• Oversees all prep process, practices and procedures.
• Maintain proper staffing levels while controlling labor costs.
• Coordinate with planning to ensure timely ingredient delivery to prep and production.
• Enforce labeling guidelines and QA programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

Manufacturing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career! This is a second shift position. Hours are 3pm-12am. This pay range for the opportunity is $75,000-$80,000/year.

Summary –

This position requires an individual who is able to work in a busy environment, is detailed and team oriented. The Prep Manager oversees all raw material preparation and the thaw process. In addition to the prep process the Prep Manager will oversees all activities of Production Sanitation. Utilize Supervisor(s) and key personnel to ensure the accurate, efficient and cost-effective prep and delivery of fully kitted batches delivered to Production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for training, coaching and oversight of Prep Supervisors and key personnel.
• Ensure all inventory is maintained with agreed upon guidelines and is real time verifiable within the system.
• Oversees all prep process, practices and procedures.
• Responsible to ensure proper levels of staffing is maintained within the department, while adhering to labor costs.
• Continually follow up with Materials warehouse personal to assure effective communication amongst the departments.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, lot tracking, QA, Allergen program and procedures.
• Maintain consistency within all shifts, procedural enforcement.
• Ensure timely kitted recipes and coordination to and from prep and production in a way that eliminates production downtime.
• Work with supervisors to maintain standard of pound per man hour (PPMH) are met, and timely delivery to the kettles.
• Enforce all UDSA and FDA labeling guidelines for all raw ingredients prepped and ingredients returned to the warehouse.
• Continually follow-up with planning to assure all ingredients and preparation of ingredients are followed through according to schedule demand.

• Oversight and accountability of approximately. 5 Prep Supervisors -. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Departmental responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements:

• Associates Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 2 year to 4years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years supervisory/manager experience, preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Inventory software and Manufacturing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

We offer:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays
• Education Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location