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.
- 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
- 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