Processing Manager

Ken's Foods; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Indiana is seeking a mid-senior level Processing Manager. The successful candidate will manage the processing department, ensuring quality product delivery while maintaining compliance with safety and GMP standards. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong leadership skills, with responsibilities including team training, budgeting, and compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and coordinate processing activities effectively.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience in budgeting and financial ROI management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the processing department to ensure quality product delivery.
• Ensure team compliance with food safety and GMP policies.
• Lead and train processing team members.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Team Management

Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Job description

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Summary

Manage and coordinate the activities of the processing department and deliver quality products to the production lines in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for guidance and team compliance to SQF certification through compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintaining good housekeeping, being inspection‑ready at all times
• Assist R&D on new product development and refinement of existing products
• Work with Engineering Department on the design and implementation of new process equipment and areas
• Ensure quality product standards as set forth by the Quality Department
• Work with manufacturing departments to ensure efficient schedules while abiding by processing rules
• Work with R&D to maintain and update computer formulations
• Supply Packaging lines with quality product in a timely and efficient manner
• Provide a safe work environment for Processing employees to meet OSHA standards
• Coaches and develops the Processing Team, ensuring job duties are performed efficiently and effectively through training and education
• Manages company’s assets, including financial ROI in Processing department, approving expenditures and installing safeguards to prevent excessive spending or waste
• Prepares quarterly and annual budgets
• Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
• Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Lead by example to ensure our highest quality manufacturing practices are being met
• Ensure team members follow all Ken’s Food Safety and GMP policies
• Ensure all work is completed in a safe and sanitary manner
• Ensure team members produce product free of contamination
• Ensure team members report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
• Ensure team members inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages directly exempt level team leaders and indirectly manages non‑exempt employees in the Processing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre‑employment assessment.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing