Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Quality to maintain superior product quality and ensure full compliance with food safety standards.
• Work closely with Maintenance to maximize line uptime through effective preventive and reactive maintenance planning, using CMMS (MaintainX) for work orders and PMs.
• Engage with OEMs to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve performance to meet targeted operating rates.
• Build and manage a high-performing team through hiring, coaching, feedback, accountability, and performance reviews aligned with company standards.
• Comply with all housekeeping practices, OSHA requirements, health regulations, safety procedures, GMPs, and Food Safety Policies.
• Oversees, supports, and develops a team of 20–30 employees to ensure timely production of high-quality products.
• Provides break coverage as needed and verifies proper equipment operation.
• Lead the Bites department through multi-year expansion, commissioning new equipment and adding shifts to increase productivity, yield, and quality while reducing costs.
• Establish and sustain a lean/continuous improvement culture using data-driven insights; lead initiatives that support departmental goals.
• Partner with the Production Manager to meet customer demand while keeping finished goods inventory at optimal levels.
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain Manager to secure raw materials for scheduled production while minimizing inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience in a food production environment.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Hire

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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