Production Manager | F&B

Glendale Heights, Illinois Permanent USD110,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The Production Manager will oversee daily operations within the engineering and manufacturing department, ensuring efficient production processes and adherence to quality standards in the F&B sector. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in process optimization and team leadership.
  • Salary up to $150,000, Bonus Included, 401k Matching
  • Plant Leadership Position

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented food manufacturer known for producing high-quality, innovative products and serving both retail and foodservice markets nationwide. The organization operates in a fast-paced, team-driven environment with a strong focus on quality, food safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.They are seeking a hands-on, results-driven leader who can support daily manufacturing operations while driving efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Direct, coordinate, and facilitate daily activities of direct reports to ensure achievement of production goals and customer expectations in a safe, timely, cost-efficient manner.

* Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology and design is used to maximize production.

* Assist in development of plant/department budget, monitor plant spending and reports on operating costs within functional areas.

* Remain apprised of and keep management informed of cost and labor overrun, make recommendations, and implement solutions to related issues.

* Work closely with plant functional managers to develop and maintain positive employee relations environment.

* Evaluate functional activities to verify they are performed at the appropriate levels of the organization and that resources are in place to build capability where potential skill gaps have been identified.

* Assist in the development of short and long-term goals; works with sales and business development staff to meet established growth initiatives through effective planning.

* Assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelors degree required
  • 5 years' experience in a meat processing environment
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA, and GMPs
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to successfully interact with diverse personalities at all levels in a multi-cultural, team-oriented environment
  • Ability to develop and communicate clear instructions, procedures, and processes.
  • Sponshorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to $150,000 (depending on experience)
  • Medical, dental, and vision options
  • Bonus porgrams
  • 401k match
  • HSA
  • 3 weeks of PTO
Contact
Ryan Prochko
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6993939

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Glendale Heights
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Prochko
Job Reference
JN-042026-6993939