Food Manufacturing Manager - AM shift

About the role

Join Newrest, a global leader in in-flight catering, as a Production Manager. You will coordinate and oversee the food production process to ensure it meets our exceptional standards. This managerial position will keep you busy in the kitchen, guiding a team in preparing and packaging cold dishes, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and other high-quality food products that will be distributed worldwide.

Responsibilities

Supervisory and Management

• Supervise and manage the work of all the employees in all areas of the department
• Motivate and inspire team members to perform above expectations through proper recognition methods and programs
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed per Newrest and client's requirements
• Communicate effectively with all crew members and team members
• Hold team members accountable for all expectations

Operations/Logistics

• Ensure that all meal orders are filled accurately, promptly, and with high quality according to the datasheets and clients' requirements
• Ensure that processes are as efficient as possible
• Empower team members to identify and resolve operational issues
• Bring up to management's attention any concerns and recommendations for such concerns
• Ensure proper communication with the supply department of any stock item needs
• Foresee needs or problems that may arise and have action plans in place to avoid production disruptions
• Clearly and confidently communicate with client representatives as needed
• Fill in as needed to maintain the flow of operations

Quality and Safety

• Ensure that all processes conform to the customer and Newrest specifications
• Comply at all times with good hygiene and manufacturing practices (e.g., hazard analysis and critical control points [HACCP], FIFO)
• Carry out cleaning, washing, and sanitation of premises by cleaning plan
• Investigate and complete incidents/accidents documentation
• Enforce safety processes and legal requirements for all processes

Administrative Tasks

• Interview and determine the individuals to join your department
• Approve time off requests and other leaves of absence
• Perform performance reviews for all department team members
• Approve all timecards and resolve timecard discrepancies
• Mentor and coach team members and provide corrective actions as required
• Regular and timely attendance is expected for the position
• Other job duties may be assigned based on operational need

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Operations, Management, Business Management, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in the manufacturing or food industry, including in a Kitchen Manager role, managing 100+ hourly employees
• Strong preference is given to someone with experience in a start-up or turnaround environment
• Strong leadership skills, especially in holding others accountable and creating/maintaining an organized and engaged team
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Good understanding of supply chain and warehouse
• Detail-orientated with the ability to see the big picture

Benefits

• Free lunch every day
• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance paid by the company
• Additional life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Holiday pay
• Recognition and incentive programs
• Career progression

Physical Environment

• Must stand, walk, talk, listen regularly, and use your hands to handle or feel
• Must lift, push, and move up to 50 pounds
• Work environment in a Kitchen, with temperatures ranging from room temperature to very cold
• Noise levels varying from moderate to very loud