Griffith Foods · 11 hours ago
Production Manager
Alsip, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGriffith Foods is a family business that has been a creative product development partner in the food industry since 1919. The Production Manager will be responsible for coordinating manufacturing operations, ensuring production and quality standards are met, and leading a team focused on safety and efficiency.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingProduct Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plans operations to coordinate with master production schedule and other shifts activities to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in time, cost & effective manner
Development & follow up of overall plant performance for production and quality standards
Execution/fulfillment of weekly manufacturing plan
Coordinates operations activities with Quality Systems, R&D, Engineering, Customer Service and Planning to improve efficiency and quality
Actively participates in the company continuous improvement program @ GCI, kaizen events
Actively participate in the Employee safety committee
Evaluates and recommends improvements in methods, procedures and processes
Ensures that Good Manufacturing Practices and Audit requirements are met
Manages production team safety including training material definition, training support and accident investigation
Works with Engineering and Maintenance to manage installation and startup of capital projects
Closely monitors mixing and packaging operations to ensure that schedule attainment, efficiency, and quality goals are met
Supervises directly or through supervisors the production activities to achieve goals
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Is responsible of planning, assigning, and directing work as well as appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees
Is responsible of interviewing, selecting and hiring new team members as well as onboarding and coordinating new employees training
Is responsible along with the training coordinator of designing proper training program for employees
Trains employees on operating, safety, and quality procedures
Responsible for Talent Management Process for staff including performance reviews, training and counseling
Is responsible of addressing complaints and resolving problems
Is responsible of managing the overtime assignment and utilization supporting production plan and budget goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required
Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, (5-7 years)
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, and customers
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to calculate and understand business indices
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Access database software; Explorer internet software, Word processing software, Excel spreadsheet software
Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Preferred
Technical knowledge about food safety, employee safety
Food and Beverage manufacturing experience
Experience managing large teams
Benefits
Medical
Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Health Advocacy
Financial Planning
Parental Leave
Care.com
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Reimbursement
Lifestyle Spending Account
Group Life & AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
401(k) Plan with Company Match
ESOP
PTO
Holiday’s & Leaves
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Home & Auto Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance
Company
Griffith Foods
Griffith Foods is a product development partner that specializes in high-quality food ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60M2019-01-30Debt Financing· $45M
2014-11-14Debt Financing· $15M
Leadership Team
T.C Chatterjee
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Griffith
Executive Chairman
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