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Job Description
Job Description
Position : Production Manager
Department : Bistro
Reports To : Site Leader
Salary Type : Exempt
Salary Type : $115,000-$125,000
Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.
Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.
Position Summary :
The Production Manager owns the operations function tasks including planning, organizing, directing and controlling the operation activities for the Salads department. The incumbent will ensure all food preparation and packaging is compliant to the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety regulations. They will also oversee and monitor the performance of the Plant Operations as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, and cost control, service to sales, employee training and leadership development.
Primary Duties
- Adhere to quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Bonduelle Americas specifications.
- Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to establish requirements regarding quality, safety, employee- relations, productivity and cost scheduled volume outputs
- Work with Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Factory Employees in finding innovative ways to improve the Quality and productivity of our Products
- Support Employee involvement in Safety, Analytical Problem Solving, Project Planning, Vendor and Customer Relations, fostering a Team atmosphere.
- Monitor and update all area practices and policies for compliance
- Work with the Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Area to optimize productivity.
- Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements
- Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly departmental safety meetings and working with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance
- Report on quality defect issues and help determine necessary corrective actions to eliminate repetitive failures
- Assist with the supervision of the Production staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
- Participate in the SQF (Safe Quality Food) audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
- Oversee and lead the implementation of the SQF system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list
- Applies all learnings acquired in the Food Safety and Quality Training On-boarding packet in the day to day operations and ensures others comply with it as well. Be familiarized with the Food Safety Policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000
