Location

Relocation

Description

Sr Production Manager FLAVORS Chicago

Summary

The Senior Production Manager will be responsible for managing the production activities at the Chicago based 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees and production processes in accordance with 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 guidelines.
• Assist in the execution of the training program for the department.
• Assist in monitoring and developing action plans to manage manufacturing cost 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.
• Supports and leads change management initiatives that positively impact safe performance improvements. • 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.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in accounting, preferably in food industry;
• Solid communication skills (oral and written) and effective interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent Time Management and Organizational Skills;
• Must be Self-Motivated, Energetic, Proactive, Creative and a Problem Solver;
• Sound knowledge and experience with MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated ability to develop plans, establish priorities and organize activities to optimize the functionality of the accounting department.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus • Foreign language (Spanish and/or Italian), a plus
• Experience in food industry preferred
In return, they will offer a competitive base salary, full benefits and ample opportunity for career advancement. Send resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com