Platinum Recruiting has the pleasure of working alongside an international (primarily Japanese) food services company with locations across United States and Canada, who have an exciting opportunity for a Commissary Plant Supervisor in their brand new facility in Chicago, IL.
RESPONSIBILITIES-
As the Commissary Plant Supervisor, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the plant/kitchen and supervising various department Team Leaders including, Production, and Quality Assurance. This will include optimizing production with a lean mindset, productivity, maximizing yield, accurate reporting and ensuring the highest quality for our customers.
- Monitors and guarantees that products are being manufactured in conformance with manufacturing practices and food safety practices.
- Works closely with QA Manager, to identify departmental and kitchen issues.
- Supervises the daily activities to assure proper Food Safety and Quality.
- Reviews and updates work aids essential for verification of product quality.
- Responsible for managing the overall daily production process.
- Trains and coaches’ team to meet defined productivity targets.
- Assists with identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
- Previews production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing and maintenance problems, to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Develops and works with supervisors in all areas such as problem solving, setting and achieving goals, manufacturing processes, scheduling and equipment problems.
- Training and cross training all employees on the production line, evaluate and review production staff, and recommend/initiate disciplinary actions.
- Encourages and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
- Assists in special projects and generates summary of projects performance.
QUALIFICATIONS-
3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment required with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in a manufacturing environment.
- Equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
- Quality systems experience and knowledge of statistics preferred.
- Must be reliable, responsible with initiative to take the next level.
- Knowledge in HACCP and Food Safety Programs, Six Sigma.
- Computer literacy, Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
REASONS TO JOIN THE TEAM-
- Fulltime opportunity starting immediately.
- Paid time off
- Corporate Wellness Program that you can participate in, to take care of your health and well-being.
- Educational scholarships through our Bento Sushi Foundation as well as funding for other rewarding causes such as seafood sustainability and community involvement.
- Group Health benefits and retirement for eligible employees
Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Food Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Shift supervisor, Line Supervisor, Food Supervisor, Kitchen Manager, Culinary Manager, Restaurant Manager, Plant Manager, General Manager, Executive Chef, Food Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Operations Supervisor.
