What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION MANAGER-FOOD MANUFACTURING PLANT - LONGVIEW, TX position at Fresh & Ready Foods?
Schedule: Managers on-site are required to work some Sundays, and extended hours may be required based on business need.
Requirement: Leadership background, time management, interpersonal communication skills, fresh prepared foods, foodservice management experience and USDA/FDA/SQF (SAFE QUALITY FOODS), HACCP preferred.
Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly bonus opportunity.
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Fresh & Ready Foods is a member of Canteen. Canteen sets the national standard for excellence in automated retail, and EVERY segment of our business is thriving. We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel our growth. YOU bring enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. TOGETHER we’ll continue transforming the micro-market, dining, coffee, and vending industry.
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Job Summary
Being part of Fresh & Ready Foods is about making a difference. As a Production Manager of Food, you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of production employees within a manufacturing food plant.
- Meet production
- Participate in food quality meetings
- Write daily and weekly production schedule
- Lead, train, and develop staff
- Collaborate with Kitchen, Pack Out, and Quality Assurance Managers
- Verify food safety records are completed
- Monitor proper portioning and standardized recipes are followed
- Investigate any overages or shortages
- Monitor labeling of all items for accurate information
- Schedule maintenance on all equipment
- Manages all financials including planning, budget development, analysis and financial reporting
- Verify and submit payroll
- Proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers
- Implement all federal, state, and local regulations
- USDA/FDA/SQF (Safe Quality Foods), HACCP or Fresh Prepared foods preferred
- Strong Excel & computer skills
- Ability to spend 80%-90% on the production floor
- The ability to adapt to changes
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent knowledge of food with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, portion controls, and presentation a plus
- A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred
- Four plus years of food manufacturing experience preferred
- Must be able to push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- The ability to work in temperatures ranging from 34 to 40 degrees
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
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- Dental
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- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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Req ID:1405439
Fresh & Ready Foods
Leticia Pinon
