Latest Job Opening for Food & Beverage Industry About our client Our client is a privately owned food processor that supplies the world's premier food companies with value-added, innovative, delicious fruit-based products and global supply chain services. Position Location Production Manager California Salary Reports to Commensurate with experience Plant Manager Responsibilities 1) Handle budget planning and cost control 2) Implement process procedures as outlined by production orders and specifications 3) Assist in establishment of uniform process procedures throughout a given production run 4) Understand and monitor safe and efficient operation of all processing equipment including forklifts 5) Know all plant safety and sanitation policies and ensure staff adheres accordingly 6) Schedule personnel while controlling labor costs 7) Manage employee relations by ensuring open communications with work force 8) Ensure adherence to fair & impartial supervisory practices 9) Study problems/new processes & propose solutions, including capital budget considerations 10) Supervise all aseptic processes and procedures to ensure product quality 11) Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals including measurement and stretch goals 12) Serve on special project teams 13) Comply with established sanitation and safety policies and procedures 14) Interview, hire and train employees, plan, assign and direct work 15) Oversee performance appraisal, reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems Requirements 1) Diploma (2 year) mandatory 2) Experience in hiring, interviewing, training, planning, conducting performance appraisals, etc. 3) Background in plant sanitation & safety, budget planning and cost control 4) Must have managed and supervised food manufacturing facility 5) Thorough knowledge of Key Performance Indicators 6) Minimum 7-30 years’ experience preferred 7) Current driver’s license 8) Certified in CPR and First Aid 9) Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 10) Ready to work any shift Contact Please send your resume to: food@fepsearchgroup.com