Plant Operations Manager jobs in Camden, NJ

Fresco Foods, Inc. (Eat Fresco), based in Tampa, FL, produces the highest quality packaged food. Our products are sold within the retail market. Eat Fresco is the solution for retailers seeking to offer great tasting prepared foods. Website: www.eatfrescofoods.com

We are currently seeking to hire a Plant Operations Manager to our management team.

This person provides leadership and direction for the Northeast production facility in Hatfield, PA. This hands-on leadership position supports, coaches, directs and oversees all daily operations of the facility from sourcing/purchasing raw materials to shipping finished product while ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with Fresco Foods culture and values. This facility requires a strong leader that is familiar with a startup and ramp up environment. Responsible for the development and review of operational budget. Implements and develops training and productivity improvements. Must be a champion of food safety and workplace safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead all production activities for the Northeast production facility in Hatfield, PA

· Build operational management team, provide direction and execute on production.

· Development, manage and communicate key performance indicators.

· Drive and encourage team to develop solutions to improve productivity, process flow, quality, and efficiency of operations

· Leads management team meetings to communicate goals, changes, and overall performance towards continuous improvement.

· Ensures that proper setup and data is inputted into operating ERP system, Netsuite.

· Makes sure that proper inventory levels are maintained for supplies, raw materials, etc.

· Accountable for facility P&L and communicates financial performance to key personnel

· Analyze areas of waste and inefficiency while developing methods and procedures to reduce

· Work with management team to ensure proper workforce for each area.

· Assist in interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions, performance reviews and other HR related responsibilities

· Drives focus into daily activities and behaviors with direction towards safety, training, motivation, and employee development

· Know and understand all equipment in plant from the culinary to production and shipping

· Assist and implement the enforcement of policies for: GMPs, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, USDA, FDA

· Ensure all purchase orders are shipped in a timely manner and fulfilled 100%

· Collaborates with customers in regards to product improvement, facility audits, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

· Strong strategic thinking and planning

· Understanding of budget management and financial monitoring

· Savvy with many software applicable programs (Microsoft Office) and previous work with an ERP system (Netsuite, SAP, Fishbowl)

· Excellent leadership skills, including goal setting, motivating, training and mentorship

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

· Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

· Good organization and time management

· Comfortable in a fast-paced or high-pressure environment

· In-depth knowledge of the food production industry especially regarding food safety

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Engineering

· Significant experience leading a manufacturing organization, 5 years preferably

· Physically capable of supporting operations team with production tasks

This position is responsible for food safety within the scope of its responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What excited you about this position? Why are you applying?

Experience:

• Manufacturing management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person