Exciting opportunity at well-established bakery celebrating 45-years in business. Production facility is clean and safe, easily accessible from 294 and 94, and employees have been here for an average of 11 years. We are seeking an experienced manager to oversee our bakery operation in Northbrook, IL. Successful candidate would be responsible for food safety, quality assurance, staffing, purchasing, and overseeing production floor. This person would report directly to owners. Production and shipping/receiving supervisors would report to this individual. Must be detail-oriented, and able to focus on safety of employees while ensuring that quality controls are followed.
Duties:
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize plant operations
- Oversee daily activities, including production planning, scheduling, and maintenance
- Monitor key performance indicators to ensure production goals are met
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and product quality
- Manage inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain for seamless operations
- Lead, train and mentor plant staff to enhance productivity and performance
Qualifications:
- Experience in managing people, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety protocol and good manufacturing processes
- Previous Food Safety training encouraged
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products
Join our family-oriented environment as a Plant Manager and drive operational excellence as business continues to grow year-over-year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Northbrook, IL 60062 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Northbrook, IL 60062: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person