Production Manager

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Training opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Production Manager for their Tiffin University location. The role involves overseeing a large food production and packaging facility, leading a team, and optimizing efficiency while maintaining food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in food production management and strong leadership skills. AVI offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience managing a food production and packaging facility.
• ServSafe Certification and HACCP understanding is a plus.
• Experience with R/D and FDA inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large food production and packaging facility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors.
• Maintain and strive to improve efficiency standards.
• Control food and labor cost.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Mechanical understanding

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Production Manager- Food Manufacturing at Tiffin University.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

• Oversee a large food production and packaging facility, producing fresh food and bakery products and providing service to 50 branches in 8 states
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors
• Maintain and strive to improve efficiency standards
• Comply with SQF standards
• Demonstrate a full understanding of culinary practices and hold production team members accountable for using proper portion control methods and techniques
• Control food and labor cost

Requirements:

• 7 or more years of experience managing a food production and packaging facility
• ServSafe Certification and HACCP understanding is a plus
• Experience with R/D
• FDA and State Inspection experience
• Understanding of department production flows
• Intermediate mechanical understanding of food production & packaging equipment is a plus
• Excellent time management skills and ability to focus on details
• A full understanding of weights and measures
• Understanding of S.O.P., S.S.O.P, and G.M.P.
• Ability to interact and work with all involved in the food safety inspection process

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE