Food Manufacturing Production Manager Job at Goodwin Recruiting in Derry

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We are looking for an experienced Food Manufacturing Production and Process Manager with a strong background to help streamline and improve our food manufacturing processes while leading and managing daily operations. This role will drive continuous improvement in production efficiency, quality, and safety by combining industrial engineering techniques with practical production management operations.

Responsibilities

Analyze current production processes to identify inefficiencies and design optimized workflows for cost reduction and improved throughput.

• Develop and implement systems for process control, labor utilization, and inventory management.
• Use data analysis and Lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and other departments to ensure processes meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document process standards, work instructions, and best practices to maintain consistency and quality. Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards such as HACCP, FSMA, and GMP.
•  Experience working with commercial kettles, decanting, and roasting stations in a production environment is highly preferred
• Manage ingredient sourcing, inventory, and supplies, coordinating closely with procurement and planning teams.
• Train kitchen staff on production efficiency, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a food manufacturing production manager or assistant production manager
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, including HACCP, FSMA, and GMPs.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced food production setting.
• Proficient with industrial engineering tools, Lean manufacturing techniques, and data analysis.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, a huge plus
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with mathematical proficiency. 

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Monday-Friday work week

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 147433#post

Amy Herrmann

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Goodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality.

Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.