The Production Shift Manager leads and supports the production department in the conversion of raw materials into finished goods in the most cost-effective manner while adhering to food quality, food safety, and industrial safety standards. This professional will work M-F and should expect to be in this role for a minimum of 1-2 years before promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, organize, and control the operation of the shift.
• Measure and evaluate key performance and productivity targets, including staffing levels, against established standards and goals
• Monitor the performance of equipment and machinery in collaboration with food production and engineering teams, and communicate equipment malfunctions to the maintenance team
• Develop and maintain performance standards for all aspects of food production
• Train, develop, and coach production leads and employees
• Ensure quality, safety, and good manufacturing processes (GMPs) are followed
• Comply with FDA, HACCP, and SQF standards
• Lead interactions with local, state, federal, and third-party inspectors
• Monitor, manage, and improve employee productivity and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and progressive discipline as needed
• Review and maintain time records
• Prepare and submit performance reports
• Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures, and undertake disciplinary actions when appropriate
• Identify and resolve employee, customer, and/or supplier concerns

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food production and supervision
• Experienced with and capable of demonstrating a strong understanding of HACCP or related food safety protocol
• Previous food processing experience, supervisory experience, manufacturing knowledge, and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures, preferred
• Excellent oral, planning, priority-setting, and written communication skills
• Able to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues
• Strong problem-solving, math, and analytical skills
• Ability to motivate, train, and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement
• Ability to work well with others in fast fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Benefits:

• 86-88K Base salary plus bonus potential of 10%
• 401K with matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance available

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please contact me for more information.

Jenny Sochocki

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