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Packing Manager, Fresh-Cut Produce

Job Description: 

AeroFarms is looking for an experienced and talented individual to lead the highly automated Harvesting and Packaging operation as a Packing Manager, Fresh-Cut Produce at our new state-of-the-art facility in Newark, NJ to serve the NY Metro Area. This position will be responsible for all aspects of the automated Harvesting & Packaging including: Product Quality, Product Yields, HACCP, and Food Safety to name a few.

In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams to ensure that long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies are followed. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high standards and good judgment. In addition, our organization values individuals who can lead by example and keep the focus on a team-centered environment with shared success.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • 4-year degree in a relevant discipline
  • Min. of 5 years of experience in the produce packaging/fresh cut industry
  • Ability to manage change in a fast-paced growth environment with interdependent teams
  • A demonstrated history of progressive team management success
  • Familiarity with Safe Quality Food (SQFR)
  • Strong computer skills
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Lead the start-up and operation of harvesting and packaging processes
  • Manage all daily aspect of the automated harvesting and packaging operations
  • Schedule operations to meet sales requirements
  • Developing and maintaining processes for harvesting and packaging activities
  • Staffing operations
  • Proactively trouble shoot and problem solve
  • Suggest and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and quality
  • Ensure effective and ongoing compliance with: Food safety and HACCP Quality control procedures
  • Ensure Quality of all products, and compliance with Product Specifications
  • Recruit, train, mentor and motivate the harvesting and packaging team
  • Use data to recommend and implement process improvements that enhance operating efficiencies and quality
  • Lead continuous improvement programs to improve operating efficiencies, increase learning and develop new skills
  • Prepare and maintain budgets

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