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Jr. Production Manager
1200 7th Ave Neptune, NJ 07753 US
Job Description
The Junior Production Manager is an ideal role for a meat-loving, ambitious individual who is eager to learn and grow in the art of making pate, sausage, and other European-style charcuterie from the best in the trade. This role is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination and supervision of the company’s food production processes. This is a unique opportunity where the candidate will have direct visibility into all aspects of production and will spend the workday doing a variety of activities between the plant floor and the desk.
The company is family-owned and Certified Women-Owned, and has been in business for over 40 years. In its second generation of ownership, the company’s production is proudly done at the beautiful Jersey Shore and is distributed to retailers across the country.
Production Planning and Scheduling:
Assist in creating and implementing production schedules and plans. Ensuring production and inventory are properly recorded in software applications and other records.
Quality Control and Food Safety: Assist in overseeing all processes responsible for ensuring safe food production. This includes managing and keeping records, participating in inspections and environmental monitoring, prevention of cross-contamination, and proper cleaning and sanitation.
Inventory Management: Assist in tracking and managing inventory of raw materials and packaging and determining when supply is needed.
Production Process:
Learn and participate in the processes and equipment involved and assist in overseeing production to ensure proper formulations and recipes are followed. Assist with every stage of the production process from receiving to processing to cooking to chilling.
Candidates Must Possess:
- Knowledge and experience in food production
- Understanding the importance of food safety. Prior training and/or certification is ideal.
- An aptitude for problem-solving.
- Confidence with basic math.
- Basic computer skills, like typing and navigating Excel spreadsheets and other computer programs.
- Organization and Attention to Detail.
- Positive Communication Skills: Listens/comprehends effectively and communicates clearly verbally and in writing; gets along well with others.
- An interest in learning and working both on the plant floor (getting your hands dirty!) and in an office setting.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Not Necessary but an Extra Bonus:
- Forklift experience and/or certification
- OSHA certifications and/or training experience
- Bilingual or strong proficiency in English and Spanish.
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