Production Manager

DSJ Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer in Chicago is seeking an Associate Vice President - Technical Operations to oversee production activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of leadership experience in food production management and is fluent in English and Spanish. Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. The role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in food production management.
• Comprehensive understanding of food manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with food industry compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily production activities.
• Drive performance to meet production goals.
• Design and enforce safety and quality protocols.
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance product excellence.
• Ensure compliance with operational policies and standards.
• Maintain production records for reporting and analysis.
• Utilize data insights for continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor production teams.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Leadership in food production

Operational best practices

Team motivation

Effective communication

Job description

Associate Vice President - Technical Operations at DSJ Global

Position Summary

A Chicago-based food & beverage manufacturer is looking for a new Production Manager (Second Shift). This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in food production management, committed to achieving operational goals safely, efficiently, and with uncompromising quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily production activities to meet established schedules and cost objectives.
• Drive performance to ensure production goals are consistently achieved within time and budget constraints.
• Design and enforce safety and quality protocols that protect consumers and safeguard company interests.
• Partner cross-functionally with departments such as Quality Assurance, R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, and Sales to streamline processes and enhance product excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all operational policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Maintain precise production records for reporting and performance analysis.
• Utilize data insights to identify patterns, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective measures for continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production teams to maintain high productivity and craftsmanship standards.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory.
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in food production management.
• Comprehensive understanding of food manufacturing processes and operational best practices.
• Familiarity with food industry compliance standards; SQF or BRC experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Decisive leadership with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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