Job Description
Production Manager - Fresh Cut & Packaged Produce.
Minimum of five years of HANDS ON experience in a fresh cut production environment to include production management/supervisory roles.
Job Description:
We are a leader in single-serving fresh-cut fruits and vegetables in the fast-growing school and institution industry. Rapidly expanding wholesale and fresh-cut processor is seeking an experienced production manager in Alvarado, Texas.
The Production Manager of Fresh Cut & Packaged Produce will establish standards of quality, productivity, food safety, and employee safety. This manager is responsible for the management 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.
You will be in charge of SOP & HACCP plans - Creation/Implementation/Maintaining.
Compensation/Salary: Determined based on experience with additional performance bonuses
Requirements: - Minimum of five years of HANDS ON experience in a 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.
- Direct experience with production, procurement, and warehouse management enterprise software solutions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Spanish fluency a plus.
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.
- Manages all Production personnel, to include training, development, and performance management of all supervisory and hourly employees.
- 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.
Minimum of five years of HANDS ON experience in a fresh cut production environment to include production management/supervisory roles.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work,