What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Production Manager position at Ciao Ciao Pizza Manufacturing?
Food Production Manager
Ciao Ciao Pizza Manufacturing – Leesburg, GA
Ciao Ciao Pizza Manufacturing is a growing pizza company based in South Georgia, dedicated to crafting the highest-quality par-baked pizza crusts for customers across the United States. Our mission is to bring an exceptional, clean-label product to market, ensuring quality and consistency with every crust we produce.
As a family-oriented company with an artisanal approach, we believe in teamwork, accountability, and shared success. We take pride in fostering a supportive work environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering a superior product.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Food Production Manager to oversee our production operations and drive efficiency, quality, and team development. This leadership role will be responsible for managing daily production, optimizing processes, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of daily production, including planning, execution, and cost management.
- Ensure production goals are met, including delivery to plan, first-time yield, safety, quality, and staffing needs.
- Manage and develop a high-performing team through training, performance management, and talent retention.
- Monitor and improve equipment maintenance, uptime, and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Optimize resource utilization and provide support across departments as needed (repairs, inventory management, training, etc.).
- Drive adoption of new technologies, including industrial automation and digitalization, to enhance efficiency.
- Actively participate in the industrial automation committee and advocate for process improvements.
- Maintain updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Foster a collaborative environment, working cross-functionally with all internal teams to achieve business objectives.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong leadership with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Highly motivated, confident, and results-driven.
- Proven ability to manage team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and drive performance.
- Strong decision-making skills and crisis management capabilities.
- Ability to develop and report key performance metrics effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Self-starter with an exceptional work ethic and a high level of integrity.
Experience:
- 2-3 years of experience in production or operations management within a food manufacturing or highly automated production environment.
- Experience in a multi-site organization is a plus.
Location:
Leesburg, Georgia
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience, with industry-leading benefits.
Employment Type:
Full-Time | Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.24 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Ability to Commute:
- Leesburg, GA 31763 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Leesburg, GA 31763: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25