BACKGROUND:

• Must have experience in Warehouse leadership, and only Supervisor experience is sufficient
• Food manufacturing is a plus
• Strong leadership skills are required, and must be results-driven
• Prefer an understanding of ERP systems
• Degree is not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages ten Warehouse team members in this nonunion food manufacturing facility. Ensures efficient shipping, receiving and inventory processes. Works to build strong relationships with customers and suppliers. Trains and develops team members. Strives to improve processes.

BACKGROUND:

• Must have successful Plant Manager experience in Food manufacturing.
• Solid leadership skills are needed, as well as a willingness to be hands on.
• Must fit into a culture that believes people are valued – that believes communication and development of the team is a priority.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads this food manufacturing plant of 250+ team members, including 6 direct reports. Manages Production Operations, Quality and Sanitation, Warehousing, Maintenance, R&D, and Finance. Strives for Continuous Improvement. Ensures effective employee training and development.

Salary to $200K + COL adjustment + annual bonus and relocation.

BACKGROUND:

• Successful Production Operations leadership in Food processing is required
• Plant Management experience is preferred, especially if Production Management experience is in a very small plant
• Need a leader who will communicate effectively internally and externally, develop the team, and strive to make improvements at the plant

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads a plant of fewer than 50 team members and manages employee safety, production, quality, customer service, regulatory compliance, and profitability. Builds relationships with customers, develops team members, and strives to make improvements in the plant.

Salary to $100K + bonus and relocation assistance.

BACKGROUND:

• BSME, EE, or ChemE preferred
• 3+ years of planning, developing, and coordinating engineering projects in a Food & Beverage manufacturing plant
• Knowledge of AutoCAD preferred
• Need a team player, who will work with others to achieve the overall goals of the plant

POSITION:
Plans and direct activities related to design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery throughout all facilities. Participates in the development and maintenance of project related budgets and schedules. Leads the Continuous Improvement effort to improve cost performance, product quality, unit cost, and employee performance, utilizing a participative team approach.

BACKGROUND:

• Maintenance experience in manufacturing is needed
• Successful candidate must have the ability to lead a small team
• Must be willing to be hands-on, doing some maintenance
• Need a team player, who will work with others to achieve the overall goals of the plant

POSITION:
This is a hands-on role, doing maintenance as well as managing two highly-skilled maintenance technicians. Will work 10-hour days up to 5 days a week (Monday-Friday). Manage the maintenance organization through effective planning, organizing, and training. Monitor and supervise facility and equipment maintenance needs and repairs. Assist in the deciding the need for and purchasing new equipment.

Salary to $110K + bonus and relocation assistance.

BACKGROUND:

• Interpersonal skills are important – need to be able to build relationships and lead the team to improvements.
• Must have experience with Continuous Improvement – TPM, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing, etc.
• Manufacturing experience is required, and Food manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be computer savvy.
• Degree is not required – the experience is most important. Degree would be a plus.

POSITION:
The Continuous Improvement Manager is a member of the plant’s Management Team and works collaboratively with all departments to ensure the facility meets improvement objectives. Manages the CI plan for the site. Leads the plant in developing and implementing improvement and data tracking systems. Leads the team to identify opportunities for improvement and to eliminate losses. Trains and develops individuals to improve CI skills. Directly manages a department, consisting of 2 other employees.

BACKGROUND:

• Successful Packaging Management experience in a FDA regulated plant is required.
• Must be comfortable out on the floor, as this isn’t a desk job.
• Solid communication skills and ability to develop the team is needed.
• Must have a stable work history.

POSITION:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Packaging Manager is responsible for the overall operations of a fast-paced Packaging Department. Four Supervisors report to this position. Ensures all products are produced at the highest quality, on time, and within budget. Hires and trains team members. Designs and implements process improvement projects.

BACKGROUND:

• Successful procurement experience in Food & Beverage manufacturing is required.
• Need experience leading other Purchasing professionals.
• Candidate must be bright, good communicator, high-energy, and dedicated.
• Must have a stable work history.
• Four-year degree is preferred, but not required.

POSITION:
The Purchasing Manager can be remote or based at one of the facilities. Responsible for the uninterrupted supply of ingredient and packaging materials for company-wide production needs. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and strategic direction to a Purchasing Team of three others through all phases of sourcing raw ingredients, packaging materials, ancillary goods and services and subcontract contracts relationships. Builds strong relationships within the department, across the company, and with suppliers.