Production Manager I Job in Waukesha 53186, Wisconsin Us
Ventura Foods, LLC is a leading national manufacturer and marketer of branded and custom made shortenings, oils, dressings, sauces, margarines, culinary bases and pan coatings for the foodservice and retail industries. From East to West, Ventura keeps pace with the dynamic food marketplace by delivering high quality products at competitive prices. In fact, our company’s growth is fueled by long-lasting profitable partnerships that benefit all parties. We do this by meeting the challenges of an ever-changing world by applying the strengths of our commercial resources, the talents of our employees and the opportunities created by new technologies. Throughout our rich history, one thing hasn’t changed: the dedication to our customers and the consumers we are proud to serve.
Ventura Foods foodservice brands include Mel-Fry® and Extend® High Performance Frying Oils, Marie’s® dressings, Classic Gourmet® Dressings and Culinary Bases, SunGlow® Butter Blends, Phase® and Savory® Liquid Butter Alternatives, White Cap® and Gold-n-Sweet® Pan Coatings. Licensed foodservice brands include Smart Balance® Buttery Spreads and Hidden Valley® prepared dressings. Retail brands include Marie’s® Refrigerated Dressings, Deans® Dairy Dips, LouAna® Oils and Gold-n-Soft® Margarines.
Are you a highly motivated individual that likes to coach and develop others, implement solutions, and make an impact on their plants’ bottom line? In this position, you will utilize your food production experience and managerial organizational skills.
Production Manager I
Responsibilities:
Responsible for directing and coordinating Production. Functions include coordinating efforts between departments to best service our customers, obtain plant goals, and meet budgets.
Oversees assigned departmental efforts to assure a united effort to obtain objectives.
Manage department’s budget.
Assists in maintaining maximum productivity of supervisors, while maintaining a good working atmosphere.
Responsible for managing employees by following Union contact.
Ensures that company policies, GMP's, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices are followed within all plant departments as necessary for consistency throughout the entire plant.
Coordinates internal hiring, discipline, and termination of employees in assigned departments to maintain consistent and fair standards for employee performance in the departments.
Coordinates with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor to assure that machinery and equipment are kept in acceptable condition for efficient production.
Helps determine plant capabilities for new projects.
Manage and drive the SIS Program through the department to ensure Production Standards are consistently met.
Works with Supervisors to further develop their skills and value to the company.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Business, related degree or equivalent experience.
Prior Supervisory and/or Managerial experience is required.
Food manufacturing experience of 5 to 10 years with a high degree of knowledge and expertise in Production, Packaging, Processing and Quality Control.