Job Title: Production Manager- Food Industry
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

 Develops and directs strategies conducive to attaining healthy morale through: Training
and development of personnel, Motivation of all workers, and promoting teamwork.
 Communicates with department employees specific and clear objectives that are real and
attainable and conclusive to attaining the general objectives of the company.
 Gives timely performance reviews to each employee as to achievements and objectives
and changes existing strategies whenever necessary to reach those goals.
 Coordinates efforts with subordinates to reach or exceed established standards of
production, such as efficiency, pounds per man-hour, net yield, waste index, overweight
and moisture percentages of finished product, and machine downtime.
 Coordinates the different departments in their tasks to provide sales with the necessary
products, in a timely manner, in the correct quantities and with the expected quality.
 Develops and/or updates operations procedures.
 Monitors and coordinates the existence of necessary material and packaging material
required to manufacture the scheduled products.
 Ensures permanent solutions are implemented for re-occurring problems.
 Communicates across departments and shifts to determine condition of operations and
priorities.
 Coaches and Mentors subordinates on required and proactive safety initiatives such as
trends, department wide participation, reviews, safety index, goals, and objectives.
 Controls budget through reduction and control of overtime and manages receiving budget
within operational procedures.
 Participates with Safety, Sanitation, Quality and new products Committees & actively
participates in the HACCP Team, responsible for but not limited to Internal auditing,
training, implementation, and corrective actions.
 Partners with Human Resources on strategic planning such as development, coaching,
career development, secession planning, and cross training to maintain department
efficiencies.
 Ensures all food safety principles, legal requirements, and operational processes have
been applied effectively to include education, knowledge, awareness, and application. 
 Other duties, as assigned.
 
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related
field required. 6 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment required. 
Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. With a minimum of 5 years of experience in a
managerial capacity in a manufacturing environment required. Any equivalent combination of
related education and/or experience may be considered for the above. 
       
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
 Experience in manufacturing management roles with proven track record in leading
manufacturing teams to improve continuously the efficiency of production methods and,
ultimately, the quality of products.
 Experience and exposure to regulatory inspections (AIB, OSHA, MILITARY, Health
Dept., EPA, City & County Inspectors).

 Experience with Quality Systems and Programs
 Experience with manufacturing safety concepts, applications, and committees.
 Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class
Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
 Team management/leadership/development skills, including the ability to manage people
in an organization matrix and get the best out of them, successful in building and
mentoring high performance teams.
 Maturity, self-confidence, and strong communication skills will be critical for this role.
 A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable
communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
 Budget preparation and Cost analysis
 SAP & Kronos knowledge preferred.
 Effectively communicate in Spanish and English both verbal and written (desirable)
 Be able to walk long distances and be on his/her feet for long periods of time.
 Able to work in dusty, noisy, hot, cold, and small areas.
 Ability to work flexible hours to manage a 3-shift operation required.
 
Salary: $83,700 to $128,000 plus $7K yearly target Bonus.
 
This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
 
Our Full Benefit Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and
AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances, and Flexible Spending
Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Night and Evening shift
differentials, Paid Overtime, Uniform and shoe allowances, Referral and Retention Programs,
Vacation Pay and 7 Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program
on products.