Production Manager - 1st Shift - Food Manufacturing

Reser's Fine Foods; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods is seeking a Production Manager to direct, coordinate and manage production activities at our facility. You will supervise a team, plan schedules, hire and train staff, and ensure GMP and food safety standards are met.

Reports to the Plant Manager and may require overtime or weekend scheduling. Strong leadership and bilingual skills are a plus in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years manufacturing experience in the food industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Some college is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, and development for Supervisor team members.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, and assignments to meet production goals.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates production personnel.
• Monitors production tracking and quality control systems.
• Monitors production processes to ensure adherence to GMPs and food safety standards.
• Oversees safety guidelines and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains production reports and personnel records.
• Overtime and/or weekend scheduling may be required.
• Report and address any food safety concerns or deviations promptly to Plant Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Staff development

Food safety knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Tools

MS Office

Quality management systems

Job description

Recipe for Success

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more. Reser's operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://resers.com/careers/#benefits

Reser's Fine Foods - Job Description

Title: Production Manager

Location: Production

Reports to: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Directs, coordinates, and manages production activities.

Essential Position Functions

1. Provides leadership, coaching, and development for Supervisor team members
2. Plans and establishes work schedules, and assignments to meet production goals.
3. Hires, trains, and evaluates production personnel.
4. Prepares and maintains production reports and personnel records
5. Monitors production tracking and quality control systems.
6. Reviews operations and confers with administrative staff to resolve procedural problems.
7. Provides leadership to meet company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices
8. Regular attendance and punctuality is required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility
9. Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
10. Verify that sanitation and hygiene protocols are followed by all production personnel.
11. Report andes any food safety concerns or deviations promptly to Plant Manager and Quality Assurance.
12. Support food safety audits and assist in implementing corrective actions as needed.
13. Train and coach team members on food safety procedures and regulatory compliance.

Education and Experience

• 5-10 years manufacturing experience in the food industry is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Some college is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic PC skills are required.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.
• English/Spanish bilingual a plus.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Food manufacturing plant.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25F to 110F.
• Lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Exempt only: This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.