Privately held grower, processor, packager, marketer, and distributor of high-quality produce traditional and organic, supplying bulk commodities, whole fresh wrap vegetables and value-added fresh cut packaged retail products.  100+ SKUs, 25,000 farming acres and 5 facilities. Responsibilities: Manage the flow of all assigned produce items both internal and externally procured from either domestic or imported sources.  Manage sourcing strategy, including contract and negotiation decisions, to improve quality and profitability.  Negotiate raw product contracts with growers and brokers based on quality parameters.  Facilitate the development of new suppliers in collaboration with quality assurance in order to help them to reach the level of excellence required by company standards.  Build grower relations, exclusive where possible, with specific specifications to Fresh Cut / Fresh Wrap production needs. Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to supply...

Plant Manager - Bread Bakery Food Manufacturing similar job titles:  Operations Manager, Plant Operations Manager, Production Manager Location: Evansville, IN Job Summary : Reports to the plant General Manager and Senior VP of Manufacturing.  Responsible for all phases of plant management: production, engineering, sanitation, and shipping, in a medium-sized bread and roll bakery manufacturing plant.  Manages all activities that are required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on a scheduled shift and line(s). Desired Leadership Traits: Charismatic; shows floor presence. Able to corral manager team onto the same plan of action. Knowledgeable enough to identify the best action plan. Minimum Requirements: (5) Five or more years’ experience in management within a high-speed food manufacturing environment. Bread or Buns experience required; experience working with ovens. Experience with large-scale...

Responsibilities:  Position will be responsible for the  operations of a poultry processing plant, as well as ensuring all safety procedures are followed and all goals are met in all departments under his/her oversight.  Specific responsibilities include: Oversees Supervisors on assigned shift. Coaches and mentors area Supervisors Assists plant manager with all issues and interactions with the government Directs the processing of assigned products consistent with scheduled requirements, cost standards, safety requirements, environmental, quality, maintenance, sanitation and food safety specifications to assure maximum output at the lowest possible costs. Implements plans to achieve plant financial targets and goals. Requirements:  BS + a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the poultry industry.  Specific requirements include: Must have previously supervised Production Supervisors. Must be able to lead a group of diverse individuals to achieve departmental goals...

Summary of Job Duties: Under general supervision of Production Manager, coordinate workflow, personnel and resources in the manufacturing packaging facility to achieve efficient processing of all manufactured product. Work hours are 6:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday-Friday. This is a full time salaried position with full benefits. Specific Job Duties: 1. Set priorities in all areas of the department, including raw materials, granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating, packaging operations and for the timely completion of all assigned work and projects. 2. Assign daily priorities to the production technicians and leads. 3. Organize, monitor and prioritize the operation for the manufacturing and packaging and personnel. 4. Oversee the training of all new employees in manufacturing & packaging processes, procedures and responsibilities. 5. Use principals of Process Improvement to increase efficiencies and lower costs. 6. Evaluate employee performances and give accurate reviews...

Manage plant technicians, trucking mechanics, and truck drivers Compliance with all applicable regulatory, policy, and internal engineering standards Maximize efficiency and operating capacity of the plant and distribution Troubleshooting plant process & equipment problems and implementing solutions Tasked with leading special projects Maintain QA program, facilitate customer and corporate audits Assists with coordination of maintenance and project work with reliability centers and capital project teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective execution. Maintains documentation of equipment and process This role is half production and half distribution Responsible for process safety information related to plant activities (MOC ,HWP). Interface and communicates directly with pipeline customers Interface and communicates directly with Union Stewart and Business Associates  Bachelor’s Degree and/or five to ten years of experience - will consider a high level...

Production Manager    Global foods manufacturer recently promoted their Production Manager and is looking to hire the next Production Manager to be promoted to the next Plant Manager In 1-3 years this person will be promoted to an Plant Manager overseeing an entire operation The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all of operations including: managing, planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing, maintenance, and quality Company has been in business for 72 years with sales at $13 billion. They offer fantastic benefits and are big believers in continuous improvement and upper ward mobility Full relocation assistance will be provided Sponsorship and visa transfers are not available  Responsibilities: Directly supervise and manage 5 direct reports and up 75 indirect employees across several departments and a 3 shift operation Strategic involvement with leading continuous...

Production Manager – Chemical Location: Joliet, IL Description: My client is an expanding, dynamic specialty chemical manufacturing company that has a multitude of plants across the United States. This is a salaried, days only position. This person will be responsible for owning the entirety of a small, independent 24/7 manufacturing site, they will oversee all aspects of upkeep including preventative and routine maintenance, day to day troubleshooting, oversight of retrofits, and compliance with state and federal safety and environmental regulations. Equipment includes large scale compressors, PLCs, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and plant instrumentation. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious technician, manager or engineer working in maintenance or production management to work with chemical clients, contractors, and corporate support groups. My client is offering a generous compensation package with a great 401K matching program and relocation...

Maintenance Manager 90-110K   Scope: The Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing and leading a team which supports all maintenance functions necessary to ensure efficient plant operations.   Provides coaching and skill development to the Maintenance and Operations teams in  loss elimination, risk management and life cycle asset management to sustain a proactive - planned maintenance program.  Other responsibilities include supporting Continuous Improvement and a Zero Loss culture, preparing the yearly budget, and project installation support. Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities: Lead, support and coach the PM Pillar team. Guide the factories to reduce technical stoppages in equipment or areas of common occurrence (priority given to areas of highest incidence or impact).   Ensure the systematic review all line, processes, and utilities that are critical to the business and those where failure can have an unacceptable impact on safety, personnel...

Maintenance Manager Location: Joliet, IL Description: My client is an expanding, dynamic specialty chemical manufacturing company that has a multitude of plants all across the United States. This person will be responsible for owning the entirety of a small, 24/7 manufacturing site, they will be overseeing all aspects of upkeep including preventative and routine maintenance, day to day troubleshooting, retrofits, and compliance with state and federal safety and environmental regulations. Equipment includes large scale compressors, PLCs, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and plant instrumentation. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious technician to make the jump from an hourly to salaried position with a day only schedule and then, down the line, to make the jump to a position with even more responsibility. Or the opportunity for an ambitious engineer to make the jump to owning the manufacturing of an entire plant with the same opportunity down the line...

Maintenance Supervisor    Company Information Foods manufacturer with excellent benefits, growth potential and stability are hiring for 2 Maintenance Supervisors  They are looking for a Supervisor who will manage 10-12 maintenance technicians and electricians in a high-speed packaging and processing operation.  The ideal candidate will be forward thinking, a natural leader who has excellent leadership skills and has excellent oral and written communication skills Full relocation assistance will be provided Responsibilities  Lead a team of Maintenance Mechanics & Electricians in predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair. Responsible for the development, implementation and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP’s, Safety, etc.). Ensure maintenance is scheduled in a timely...

Maintenance Lead – 6pm-6am Up to $35/hour plus $4500 sign on bonus! Minneapolis, MN Our food manufacturing client in the Minneapolis, MN area is looking to hire a Maintenance Lead to their 12 hour night shift (6pm-6am). This position is responsible for the daily operation of the Maintenance Department. The Maintenance Lead will interface with Production Supervisors, Planning, Leads, and Operator to gather information on issues surrounding the performance of Production and Process equipment. The Maintenance Lead coordinates repairs, labor and resources, as well as provides requisitions for repair parts and acts as Maintenance Supervisor when requested. Key Responsibilities: Leading all classifications of maintenance. Primary trainer/training coordinator for Craftsmen. Troubleshooting/repairing: electronics, control systems, electrical problems, refrigeration units, packaging equipment, processing equipment. Draft purchase requisitions/make purchase...

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, Assembly Background                                                Orangeburg, SC   COMPANY PROFILE: Award Winning Manufacturer of Consumer Products and a World Leader in outdoor products Over 330 years of innovation and production Community Involvement   WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU: Comprehensive Benefits and Salary Program Medical Plans to choose from plus Dental, Vision, and prescription plan Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts available STD and LTD Coverage plans plus a variety of other plans related to health, accident, etc. are available 401K with Match Chance to be part of a proud team manufacturing award winning products recognized worldwide THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY: The primary focus is identifying and implementing process improvements and cost reductions using accepted industrial engineering and lean manufacturing methodologies. This position will also support various projects related to...

As a Sr. Controller, you will manage and oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial reports, monthly revenue and expense forecasts and the annual budget for Core Systems division. The Sr. Controller will work side-by-side with sales and the plant operations team to oversee the collection and analyzing of financial data and provide financial reports for the purpose of supporting management in driving revenues, reducing costs and increasing liquidity. Assures underlying data being used is accurate at all times. As the leader, ensures the accounting team is a world-class organization. Our client is a national leader in the design and manufacture of specialty industrial components for consumer-facing specialty service businesses. They derive revenue from the sale of their heavy cleaning equipment, as well as long-term service, maintenance, and supplies contracts. This $300MM company has experienced double digit growth over the past few years and is expanding rapidly...

Major manufacturer in the greater Nashville area has immediate opening for a Logistics Specialist with strong SAP skills. This position will focus on improving the SAP system within the Logistics department while also assisting other departments with SAP issues and improvements. The Logistics Specialist will develop work instructions for Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Material Planning, Production Planning and Customer Service areas. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree along with 3+ years experience with SAP. Prior experience in automotive manufacturing is a plus. Position requires strong communication skills. Prefer candidates already located in the middle TN region, or who have ties to the area.

Oversee and manage a Kosher meat processing facility in the slaughtering, processing, packaging, and shipping.  Will include Kosher animals and non-Kosher killing process. Responsible for complying with Kosher requirements and certification, plant SOP’s, OSHA, FDA, state regulations and HAACP protocols. Responsibilities:   Provide overall direction of plant operations with process, product specifications and quality standards, complying with contractual, customer requirements and meeting financial objectives. Interview, hire, and train supervisors and employees for the slaughter, processing, and shipping departments.  Plan, assign, and direct work, based on the production schedule, appraise performance; reward and discipline, addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions. Ensure the compliance of plant safety regulations and lead the plant safety program.  Monitor Kosher and HACCP guidelines and periodical required testing....

High visibility EHS Manager position responsible for managing the function for a large production plant.  This position will be the face of EHS for the facility, manage an EHS Team (EHS Professionals, Athletic Trainers, Safety Coordinators), report into the Site Director and drive the direction of the program.  Must have 8+ years of plant level safety and environmental experience (80% safety and 20% environmental focus) with a Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental or other technical. The position will establish, execute, and deliver facility specific EHS plans that support the overall corporate EHS objectives.  Lead the site’s annual EHS Strategic Plan, including the development of expense and capital budgets needed to support these efforts.  Build capability of site resources to support the implementation of EHS programming.  Prior experience must include a strong manufacturing background leading EHS with functional EHS knowledge in regulatory requirements, EHS...

This opportunity is with a tier 1 Electronics Manufacturing company which means that it has sales well in excess of $1B and is a global organization. Headquarters are in North America. The title again is Procurement Manager for this plant site and has 5 direct reports.  Function    Maintain responsibility for the management of site purchasing including meeting customer commits, negotiations and agreement with suppliers, meeting quality and delivery requirements. Manages warehouse and material handling for all site business units.   Responsible for import logistics system team including carrier contracts negotiations and import customs clearance   Manages relationship with external carriers, customs brokers, and third party warehouses including quality, rate negotiations,    performance and alternative providers   Ensures compliance on all customs regulations  and laws   Manages the company HUB export process; oversee design, development, integration and maintenance of SCM...

This full time, permanent Metal Manufacturing Production Processing Cost Estimator opportunity is at a diverse construction, agriculture, and automotive component manufacturer. The company has not had an economic related layoff since 2009 and is expected to have annual sales growth of 33%. The culture is about getting product out the door while still having an enjoyable workplace. This employer cares about its employees. This employer has even created part-time employment opportunities for employees near retirement that want or need to cut back on hours worked.  This person will not be bored because there will be so much to do and so much variety. The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate should include the following: Reviewing customer part prints and Requests For Quotations from customers Reviewing and determine the production process necessary to produce metal parts Creating costs estimates for part production Evaluating equipment availability...

Plant Manager – Foods   Global foods manufacturer recently promoted their Plant Manager and is looking to hire the next Plant Manager to be promoted The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all of operations including: managing, planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing, maintenance, and quality Company has been in business for 72 years with sales at $13 billion. They offer fantastic benefits and are big believers in continuous improvement and upper ward mobility Full relocation assistance will be provided Sponsorship and visa transfers are not available  Responsibilities: Directly supervise and manage 10 direct reports and up 115 indirect employees across several departments and a 3 shift operation Strategic involvement with leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma and similar principles Establish a culture of engagement and set the strategic...

Plant Manager    Napoleon, Ohio  Salary plus competitive benefits and bonus program!    Do you have experience working in metal fabrication? Do you enjoy making improvements to the process and maximizing production capabilities? Do you enjoy developing your staff and building rapport on the floor? Would you like to work for a profitable company that has new programs coming in and a diverse business mix? This company is seeking their next leader, their next plant manager...it could be you!    Growing company is seeking a Plant Manager to lead their management team.  As the Plant Manager, you will have indirect and direct reports in operations, maintenance, tool and die and continuous improvement.  You will be responsible for the day-to-day functions of the site operations, including: Coaching, mentoring and leading direct and indirect reports Fostering a production environment that is focused on safety initiatives  Establishing a LEAN culture by identifying...