Production Manager (Food Manufacturing)
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Elk Run Heights, IA
Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our food manufacturing client is currently seeking a Production Manager for their operations in the Elk Run Heights, IA area. They offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and 401k with company matching to secure your future. Plus, take advantage of stock options to invest in your success! Relocation assistance is offered for candidates outside of a commutable distance.

Be part of a team that values hard work, innovation, and offers benefits designed to help you succeed both professionally and personally. Apply Today!

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• The position is responsible for leading and training supervisors across various functions, including production documentation, managing yields, time and attendance tracking, addressing disciplinary issues, motivating team members, and handling turnover and absenteeism.
• The role also emphasizes promoting safety, problem-solving, and ensuring effective performance in key areas such as safety, quality, workers' compensation, and team member morale.
• Additionally, the position is accountable for managing bid movement and supporting team members' adaptability to a dynamic work environment.
• Building a strong, communicative, and adaptable team is central to this role.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelors degree preferred but not required
• At least 2 years of experience in a management role within a meat processing facility
• Strong Familiarity with processing floor operation required
• Understanding of basic HACCP principals and the ability to perform CCP monitoring verification; knowledge of fresh meats processing a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to access all areas of the production floor to conduct audits and inspections; fixed ladders stairs steps etc. able to tolerate environmental conditions in the area of responsibility; the temperature in most of the areas range from 28 - 45 degrees.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate with all levels of management.
• Special Skills: Team leader problem solving and motivation to take on special projects.
• Supervisory: Responsible for all Production Operations at the facility; includes managing all production supervisor's department production schedules product rotation CCP verification schedules and overseeing safety committee; includes responsibility to review team members in these roles and develop improve deficient areas.

Contact: apatt@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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