Production Manager

Michael Page • Full-time • San Bernardino, CA, US • $100k - $115k / year • 9m ago

Room for Growth
Stability

About Our Client

A prominent specialized manufacturer of premium frozen foods, our client caters to clients in branded retail, private label, and foodservice sectors. They employ a comprehensive approach that spans from developing innovative new products or faithfully reproducing existing recipes to overseeing the entire production and packaging process. Their diverse custom product range encompasses poultry, meat, and fish specialties, along with pastas, soups, sauces, certified organic, and vegetarian options.

Job Description

Responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of manufacturing processes
Ensure production processes run reliably and efficiently, adhering to quality control standards
Plan and oversee production schedules
Ensure production resource requirements are met
Maintain labor and materials budget, meeting established timelines
Comply with all health and safety standards
Train, motivate, mentor, and manage staff
Maintain departmental personnel records and reports on productivity, quality, and attendance
Develop and implement schedules to meet or exceed production plans
Monitor departmental productivity to ensure established quality and production levels are maintained or exceeded

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree is a plus
Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred
Five or more years of managerial experience in a food production environment
Ideal candidate will have GFSI or SQF training and/or certification
Strong familiarity with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Must have experience with GMP procedures, USDA/FDA compliance, sanitation, and maintaining a HACCP program
Solid knowledge of food manufacturing equipment and systems
Experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Experience with inventory management systems, particularly using RF scanners

What's on Offer