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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
flexible schedule
Career development programs
Job Description
Our company is a leading food manufacturing facility located in Elgin, Illinois, known for its commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence in producing high-volume food products. As a key player in the food manufacturing industry, our facility emphasizes strict adherence to regulatory standards such as GMP, HACCP, and SQF to maintain the highest quality standards while ensuring safe and efficient production processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork drive our success. We operate in a fast-paced setting, managing complex operations that require a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of manufacturing... Show More
Job Requirements
- bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, food science, engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations
- experience in food manufacturing or a highly regulated environment
- experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA standards
- strong leadership, communication, and delegation skills
- ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environment
- hands-on leadership style with regular presence on production floor
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations such as operations manager, plant manager, production manager, plant director, or general manager
- experience in food manufacturing or a highly regulated environment including beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, CPG, or chemicals
- experience with regulatory standards such as GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA
- bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, food science, engineering, or related field
- strong leadership, communication, and delegation skills
- experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- hands-on leadership style with regular presence on the production floor
- experience tracking KPIs such as machine downtime, production efficiency, and costs preferred
- ERP system experience such as Fishbowl preferred
- bilingual Spanish preferred
Job Duties
- Oversee daily plant operations across production, quality, logistics, inventory, and sanitation
- lead cross-functional teams and production meetings multiple times per week
- monitor KPIs including production efficiency, machine downtime, and operational costs
- drive plant safety initiatives and ensure OSHA compliance
- ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory standards
- participate in audits and regulatory inspections
- identify areas for continuous improvement and lead improvement projects
- build strong relationships with department managers and develop high-performing teams
- balance hands-on floor presence with leadership and strategic planning
- improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and control costs
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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