Food Production Plant Manager Job at Kettle Heroes Artisan Popcorn, Tempe, AZ

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  • Kettle Heroes Artisan Popcorn
  • Tempe, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Food Production Manager

 

Job Summary: As the Food Production Manager, you will be crucial in overseeing our gourmet popcorn production process. Your responsibilities will include production planning, quality control, and staff supervision. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards. We are a small and growing business with opportunities to make your mark!

 

Key Responsibilities :

 

Production Planning : Develop and execute production schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely delivery of products.

Quality Control : Monitor product quality, taste, and consistency through inspections and testing. Future responsibility for managing QC personnel as the company grows.

Inventory Management : Manage raw materials and finished goods inventory to prevent shortages or excesses. Ensure lot code tracking is followed for all raw materials through to finished goods shipping.

Labor Scheduling : Create weekly staff and manufacturing schedules, to ensure efficient production and delivery of all customer orders.

Staff Supervision : Lead and motivate production staff, assign tasks, and monitor performance.

Cost Control : Optimize processes and purchasing to minimize waste and production costs.

Productivity Managemen t: Have a mindset for continual improvement by managing Kaizen events and following through on action items.

Safety and Compliance : Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation related to SQF level certification standards.

Training : Provide ongoing training to ensure all team members are knowledgeable and certified on standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMPs, SQF, gluten-free, and other required processes and procedures.

As a small and growing business, the production manager will be expected to be hands-on and assist staff with production where required to meet on-time shipping goals. This is NOT a strictly "office job".

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, or related field experience preferred.
  • Proven experience in food production management or a similar role.
  • Prior food safety experience with GMPs, HACCP, SQF or BRCGS.
  • Proficient in both English and Spanish
  • Forklift experience
  • Optional Bonus: Prior experience with QAD Redzone’s Productivity and Compliance manufacturing software.
  • Strong understanding of inventory management systems and production planning.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Passion for creating high-quality food products.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work continuously on your feet for up to 4 hours.
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders.

About Kettle Heroes Popcorn: Kettle Heroes is a dynamic company specializing in gourmet popcorn products. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional snacks to our customers and distributors.

Company Description

Kettle Heroes handcrafts popcorn in small batches, using only the finest all-natural, gluten-free, nut-free, non-GMO, kosher ingredients. We pride ourselves in producing the best popcorn, kettle corn, and caramel corn in Arizona. We specialize in many Southwestern and Latin American inspired flavors, such as Prickly Pear Kettle Corn, Hatch Green Chile Cheddar Popcorn, and Cinnamon Sugar Churros Kettle Corn.

Company Description

Kettle Heroes handcrafts popcorn in small batches, using only the finest all-natural, gluten-free, nut-free, non-GMO, kosher ingredients. We pride ourselves in producing the best popcorn, kettle corn, and caramel corn in Arizona. We specialize in many Southwestern and Latin American inspired flavors, such as Prickly Pear Kettle Corn, Hatch Green Chile Cheddar Popcorn, and Cinnamon Sugar Churros Kettle Corn.

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