Job Description:

General Summary: Provides team leadership, management, and direction for production activities in a food manufacturing plant.

Benefits and Culture 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few!

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment where people choose a lasting career because Reser’s care about their personal development & safety, and delivers a rewarding work experience. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership for the production activities for a facility, ensuring focus is maintained on employee safety and creating and employer of choice culture.

2. Establishes goals and standards of performance for direct reports, and monitors progress to hold self and others accountable. 

3. Reviews, analyzes and plans production strategies to optimize manufacturing capabilities, increasing accuracy, efficiency, quality and responsiveness of production operations, systems, and equipment.

4. Develops and implements production plant policies, procedures, operations, and standardization.

5. Builds relationships with and regularly communicates with complimentary departments (Quality Assurance; Research and Development, Safety, HR, Distribution Center, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service). 

6. Ensures that the plant has proper staffing plans, and that team members have the resources, training, information, and support needed to perform duties effectively and achieve objectives. 

7. Stays current with Sales and Marketing teams to support successful completion of new initiatives.

8. Operates the plant within established budgets and controls costs to meet company goals, regularly auditing accounts payable information with responsible managers.

9. Attends and participates in all plant audits with accountability for audit outcomes. Understands audit requirements and keeps plant in compliance with audit standards. 

10. In conjunction with production management and Quality Assurance (QA)  develops and implements programs to meet federal, state, internal and customer mandated food safety and process control programs. 

11. Coordinates with QA to respond to customer complaints and evaluates complaints for trends, partnering with QA team to identity and address root causes

12. Supports the development and career growth of team members by providing regular feedback, coaching and development opportunities 

13. Creates a healthy team culture by including diverse perspectives, giving recognition, and demonstrating transparency and empathy. Encourages team to support the vision and cornerstones of the company. 

14. Regular attendance and punctuality are required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Job Specifications

1. Associate Degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree is required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

2. 5+ years of production management or manufacturing management experience is required.

3. Experience in a highly regulated/controlled environment, including those governed by FDA, and the USDA preferred.

4. Experience with production/shop floor control and implementing lean manufacturing methodologies.

5. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

6. Proficient using computer applications including Microsoft Software and computer driven management systems.

7. Strong team leadership and team building skills.

8. English/Spanish Bilingual is a plus.

Working Conditions

1. Office and production environment.

2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.

3. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.

4. Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves. 

Manufacturing/Operations

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