Production Manager-Flavor Manufacturing

Foodemploymentstaffing.com; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodemploymentstaffing.com is seeking a Production Manager in the Lake Zurich, IL area with 3+ years of flavor/ingredient manufacturing experience. You will oversee plant production, ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, and lead a team to meet goals.

Responsibilities include SOP development, KPI management, budget participation, and collaboration with R&D on new products. Strong regulatory knowledge and ERP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Food Science & Technology or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years Food manufacturing/plant management experience.
• Understanding of FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations; ERP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees and production processes per policies, SQF, and regulations.
• Meet on-time service goals through scheduling and execution.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for production, sanitation, inventory, and documentation.
• Lead employee development, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Support HACCP, GMP audits and Food Safety programs.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product commissioning and CCPs.
• Lead efficiency projects with Maintenance/Engineering to reduce downtime.

Skills

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Analytical

Team player

Production/Operations interaction

Food manufacturing knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering, Food Science & Technology

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Overview

Growing international flavor manufacturer is seeking a Production Manager to join their team in the Lake Zurich, IL area. MUST have experience in a flavor/ingredient manufacturing environment for a minimum of 3+ years.

The Production Manager will be responsible for managing the production activities at the plant to exceed customer satisfaction goals while assuring employee safety, product food safety, and quality policies and procedures are met. Effectively and professionally manages plant operations on a day-to-day basis, provides leadership, guidance, and direction to carry out business and manufacturing goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages employees and production processes in accordance with company policies, SQF standards, and government regulations.
• Meets established customer on-time service goals through effective communication, production scheduling and execution, utilization of equipment and manpower.
• Develops new and assures existing Standard Operating Procedures are being followed in the areas of production, sanitation, inventory transfers and documentation.
• Executes employee development plans, addresses employee issues, and administers needed disciplinary actions.
• Assist in the employee evaluations process in accordance with companyguidelines.
• Assist in the execution of the training program for the department.
• Assist in monitoring and developing action plans to manage manufacturing costs in the areas of labor, overtime, waste, and production supplies.
• Assist in Maintain KPI’s, assure goals are met and develops improvement plans.
• Participates in annual production budget preparations and equipment status and needs.
• Be an active team member in HACCP, GMP audit, Food Safety & Quality Development, and Recall. Able to play the role of a back-up for the member on Food Safety Teams.
• Assist and partner with R&D on new product commissioning with understanding of critical control points, standards of acceptance, and methods of analysis.
• Lead efficiency projects and work closely with the Maintenance and Engineering team to minimize equipment downtime and equipment output.
• Develop and execute improvement plans in areas of productivity, equipment capacity management, and production workflow.
• Assists in the execution of the inventory management improvement plans.
• Demonstrates leadership in areas of Safety. Establishes, observes, and enforces safety rules & practices. Encourages safe work behaviors and promptly corrects unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviors that may lead to accidents.
• Develops and promotes an effective working relationship with other departments; helps establish efficient and proactive communication links to internal and external customers.
• Backup other area managers as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Safety and Compliance (Employee & Food Safety)

• Adhere to company safety policies, including the use of required, company-supplied PPE (ex, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, toe cap safety shoes, respirators, etc.), hazard communication, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Participate in safety training, audits, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Act in a safe manner, inclusive of compliance with all OSHA standards. Employees are empowered to stop or refuse work if it cannot be performed safely.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment; report and/or address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support ongoing compliance with FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT, Organic, HACCP, DEA, FSMA, and all other local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Support ongoing compliance with SQF, Kosher, Halal, and all other relevant food production rules and requirements.
• Uphold Food Defense and Food Safety processes and procedures.
• Support companyQuality Systems Policy, including document control, product traceability, crisis management, allergen management, and ongoing training.

Education, Training, and/or Work Experience Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Food Science & technology, or related technical fields.
• Minimum of 3 years Food manufacturing/plant management experience.
• Understanding of FDA, OSHA, EPA, regulations. Knowledge of food ingredient processing and previous experience with ERP system implementation is highly desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Ability to achieve HACCP, Food Defense, and SQF Practitioner certifications

Supervisory Status

This position is classified as a supervisor and directly supervises the Compounders and Supervisors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Power Point
• Highly analytical, ability to conduct advanced analyses independently
• Independent, self-motivated, proactive team player with strong work ethic
• Daily interaction with Production/Operations team that would include interaction with senior management.
• Will work in a production/warehouse setting, around food manufacturing equipment
• Environment will be moderate

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Results Driven
• Initiative