Edible Cuts, Inc. is a growing food processing company located in Kenosha, WI that specializes in various cuts of fruits and vegetables and other fresh quality products. Whether it’s pre-cut wholesale, retail, schools, hospitals, restaurants, or hotels, Edible Cuts provides the freshest products to every client. Our wide variety of offerings provide cost-effective options to a kitchen of any size. Edible Cuts is growing and we are currently hiring for a Food Production Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Direct, coordinate and plan facility daily activities to ensure production goals are met in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
- Ensure standards of product quality, allergens, equipment and performance are maintained in order to maximize production.
- Make recommendations to upper management about service/purchase of equipment as needed.
- Develop and maintain department budget, monitor plant operating cost. Alert management of cost labor overages, make recommendations and implement solutions.
- Work together with Plant supervisors and leads to develop and maintain a positive employee relationship environment.
- Handle vacation approval, scheduling, training and grievances process.
- Work with Human Resources to hire, train, and appraise staff effectively.
- Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis in accordance with company policy.
- Assist in external auditing SQF-Safe Quality Food requirements including various customer / 3rd party audits.
- Perform various other job functions as assigned like inventory and code management.
Requirements:
- 5 years minimum experience working in Fresh Food Manufacturing and Production
- Expert in all of Microsoft Office including Excel
- Knowledge of FDA, USDA Food and Safety regulations and labeling
- Flexible to work different shifts
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- BS/BA in Food Safety or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to work in a cold environment
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
401-k with employer match
Vacation and PTO
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year based on experience
