Plant Manager

Company: Reser's Fine Foods
Location: Topeka
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Recipe for Success Reser's Fine Foods is one of the nation's premiere manufacturers of high-quality refrigerated foods including deli salads, side dishes, chip dips, tortillas and Mexican snacks for families across the United States and Canada. Reser's manufactures thousands of products! Some of our brands include Reser's, Mrs. Kinsers, Don Pancho, Baja Caf, and Stonemill Kitchens. You will see our mouth-watering products in supermarkets, restaurants and local outlets across the nation! Overview Manages and directs production activities in a food manufacturing plant. Responsibilities Reviews, analyzes and plans production strategies to increase operational accuracy, efficiency, quality and responsiveness of production operations. Plans strategies to optimize manufacturing capabilities, systems and equipment. Develops and implements production plant policies, procedures, operations, and standardization. Communicates with complimentary departments (Quality Assurance; Research and Development, Risk Safety, HR, Distribution Center, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service) reviewing policies and procedures directly related to plant operations. Assures that all departments are properly organized, staffed and directed and that employees are properly qualified, trained and supervised to perform their duties effectively. Audits accounts payable information with responsible mangers on a monthly basis. Stays current with Sales and Marketing teams, understands and drives new initiatives to successful completion. Operates the plant within established budgets and controls costs to meet corporate goals. Attends and participates in all plant audits. Understands audit requirements and keeps plant in compliance with audit standards. Is responsible for plant audit results. Writes and implements, in conjunction with production management, programs to meet federal, state, internal and customer mandated food safety and process control programs. Advises GM and QA Director of challenges and progress through regular and routine reports. Coordinates with QA Manager to respond to customer complaints and evaluates complaints for trends. Regular attendance and punctuality are required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility. Qualifications 5+ years of production management or manufacturing management experience is required. Associate Degree in Business or a related field is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Experience in a highly regulated/controlled environment, including those governed by FDA, and the USDA preferred. Experience with shop floor control and implementing lean manufacturing methodologies. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Proficient using computer applications including Microsoft Software and computer driven management systems. Strong team leadership and team building skills. English/Spanish Bilingual is a plus. Working Conditions Office and production environment. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25F to 110F. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling. Maintains 24/7 proximity to the plant. Great Benefits 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 match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few!

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