Job Title:

Production Manager-Berkeley

FLSA Status:              

o  Non-Exempt    T  Exempt

 

Job Type: T F/T   o P/T

Position Level: Management

Location: Berkeley, IL Facility

Reports to: Director of Operations/VP

Division: Prepared Meals

Date Created: 6/13/2025       Updated: N/A

 

 

SUMMARY:

This position will require effective management and supervision of the food manufacturing assembly line production process. To include efficient measurement of run rates, labor costs and safe operation while adhering to quality standards.  Direct responsibility to ensure that all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with a strong focus on continuous process improvement.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Develop and implement schedules, monitor processes, and adjust to optimize efficiency and productivity.  Working knowledge of packing equipment, tray sealers, pumps/fillers and depositors parameters and settings Organize and plan the meal decanting process to be timed with meal assembly Set goals and targeted objectives to work on and achieve each week Encourage growth and development in All team members. The degree that management develops its Team Members is a statement of their own good management skills Manage and monitor all labor in assembly rooms for efficiency and effectiveness. Monitor the packing staff for accuracy in packing the correct number of products Ensure that all work orders are tracked and completed on time, are accurate and that all are closed at the end of business day Lead the development and the achievement of the Plant Objectives with intense prioritization and focus on food safety, quality, occupational safety, and cost Direct the operations production schedules and overall plans as measured by Whitsons KPIs to meet/exceed Customer Service Levels and Inventory Targets Build accountability and engagement with all plant associates by establishing clear expectations, a high degree of cohesion and by harnessing a team approach   Become an expert in Sage X3 MRP software currently utilized Uphold SQF standards of the facility

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a weekly payroll and staffing schedule for all to see. Ensure that all staff members are informed on cleaning responsibilities, job duties and operational hours. All staff is to swipe in on the time clock after they are dressed and in proper uniform Work with research and development team when implementing commercialization runs so that all plating configurations are achievable and understood Conduct in service training for team members on a regular basis

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

 

Critical TECHNICAL (Function-Specific) Competencies:

Change Management – Effectively lead and champion change in multi-disciplined organization. Develop communications to support. Organizational Effectiveness – Identify organizational change necessary to achieve business objectives. Systems thinking – ability to connect processes, events, and structures Strategy Development – Conceive and select strategies and ideas for facility with effective communication Vision – paints the picture of the future, develops excitement around the vision, enrolls people in what’s possible.  

 Critical CORE (General Behavioral and Business) Competencies:

People Leader – Sets clear objectives and measures, uses coaching to enhance performance Act Boldly – Is entrepreneurial, takes bold action that creates innovation, pursues greater possibilities Authentic – Be real, open and informal. Listen generously. Talk straight Committed - Create your future. Be the vision. Have the courage to stand for a better company, better future, better you. Trusted – Do the right thing, Build genuine relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders

 

Education:

Associate degree required Bachelor’s degree preferred

 

Certifications:

HACCP certification ServSafe certification Food Safety

 

Computer Skills:

Proficient with all computer applications necessary to complete the job Knowledge of warehouse management systems; inventory control

 

Other Qualifications, Experience:

Minimum 5 years production management in food service industry experience required Fluent English speaking and writing skills required

 

Required Competencies:

 

Communication Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance. Customer Focus Act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external. Innovation Create new ideas, processes or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change. Organization Leadership Apply strategic thinking, prioritization and decision-making to drive results.