Job Description:
We are a leader in single serving fresh cut fruits and vegetables in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. We are a rapidly expanding wholesale and fresh cut processor seeking an experienced Production Manager.
The Production Manager for Fresh Cut & Packaged Produce will establish standards of quality, productivity, food safety and employee safety. This manager is responsible for the supervision of personnel, equipment, raw materials, and execution of the daily production schedule, and oversees bulk product inventory levels to assure the adequate supply of quality product.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Minimum of five years of experience in repacking and fresh cut production environment to include production management/supervisory roles.
- Extensive knowledge of process controls, product flow, inventory control, quality assurance protocols, equipment optimization and supply chain management.
- Ability to develop key manufacturing performance indicators and metrics and promote & communicate to management all critical production data.
- Strong process improvement background and change management skills.
- Experience with production, procurement, and warehouse management enterprise software solutions.
- Excellent experience in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Bilingual - Spanish and English fluency is mandatory.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Oversees multiple-shift operations of the fresh cut processing/production department.
- Ensures adherence to all company standards regarding product quality and food safety practices working the Quality Assurance department.
- Manages all Production personnel, to include training, development, and performance management of all supervisory and hourly employees.
- Working with Human Resources to develop and maintain staffing levels required to support planned production.
- Monitors raw material and packaging inventories to ensure adequate supply and freshness (rotation) to support production requirements.
- Identifies opportunities for enhanced cost reduction, yield optimization, operational safety, and quality improvements.
- Maintains a visible presence on the plant floor to monitor machine operations and provide technical guidance during all production and sanitation phases.
