The Jel Sert Company · 5 months ago
Production Department Manager
West Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe Jel Sert Company is a well-established organization focused on creating high-quality foods and beverages. They are seeking a Production Department Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while managing departmental goals and employee training.
Food and BeverageManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Safety awareness and utilize KPA System
Compliance with SQF requirements (HACCP, Verification of CCP’s etc.)
Sanitation and housekeeping
Planning of production requirements
Departmental Goals, Training, Discipline and Accountability
Inventory reporting
Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
New Item Development and Implementation
Assist in creating and achieving departmental goals
Employee training, discipline and accountability
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a food & beverage manufacturing leadership role
Ideal candidate will have experience leading teams, departments, and managing and developing staff
Understanding of labor relations and working within a union environment
Proven leadership with excellent communication skills
Build and sustain successful business relationships, both internally and externally
Strong understanding of safety within the manufacturing environment
Understanding of quality within manufacturing and supply chain processes, continuous improvement methodologies, and environmental practices
Experience in diagnosing manufacturing issues by problem-solving to increase operational efficiencies
Solid knowledge of manufacturing operations
Desire to develop your career and grow with a stable company
Professional yet strong communication skills, both verbal & written
Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail-oriented
Effective interpersonal skills with strong problem-solving skills
A customer-focused team player with strong planning and organizational skills
Utilize leadership and teambuilding skills for employee growth and retention
Lead by example, morally and ethically
Preferred
An associate's degree is preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
Benefits
EBIT Bonus program
Extensive benefits programs
Company
The Jel Sert Company
The Jel Sert Company is a family-owned business providing our customers with high quality and high value food products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Andrew Rush
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-22
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