Job Description

TITLE: OPERATIONS MANAGER / PRODUCTION MANAGER (NIGHT SHIFT) LOCATION: FREEPORT, IL AREA PAY RATE: $110-$115,000 PER YEAR DURATION OF JOB: FULL TIME, DIRECT INDUSTRY CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES: (FOOD, PACKAGING, AND/OR AUTOMOTIVE) 3-5 YEARS OF SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

SUMMARY: THE OPERATIONS/ PRODUCTION MANAGER WILL REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AS AN IMMEDIATE CONTACT PERSON. IN ADDITION TO MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION OF PRODUCTION, THE OPERATIONS MANAGER ALSO LEADS EFFORTS TO CONTINUOUSLY CONTROL COSTS, IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, AND INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY. THEY MANAGE STAFFING PLANS AND DETERMINE WAYS TO MAXIMIZE HUMAN CAPITAL. A MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER ALSO IMPLEMENTS AND ENFORCES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, COORDINATES WITH LEADERS FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS, AND INTERACTS WITH HIGHER MANAGEMENT. THE OPERATIONS MANAGER WILL NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE WITH WORK SCHEDULES WHICH MAY INCLUDE DIFFERENT SHIFTS AND ADDITIONAL HOURS.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Lead efforts to continuously control costs, improve efficiency and increase production

o Determine staffing requirements for all night shift production

o Determine methods to maximize human capital

o Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop Production Personnel

o Ensures effective employee relations: Provides coaching for development. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution and disciplinary action.

o Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.

o Ensures department meets all compliance standards

o Ensures product integrity throughout the production process by using HACCP and Quality Control points established and posted on the production floor

o Ensures safety by implementing and monitoring safe operating procedures.

o Facilitating communication between departments to ensure overall company effectiveness

o Managing and participating in projects as assigned by the Director of Operations

o Ensure with Supervisors and staff that correct ingredients are being used (lot verification), blend and grind, and the cook areas.

o Ensure with Supervisors and staff that partials are being weighed up in approved containers, are labeled, and covered. (including condiments)

o Ensure with supervisors and staff that batches are being staged on the table in the cooking area, and on pallets in the blend and grind.

TRAINING, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

o Demonstrate knowledge of Retort Process by earning a Better Food Processing Certificate

o Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others

o Planning: an ability to think ahead and prepare actions to achieve results

o 3-5 Years Supervisory Experience: Including employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline

o Ability to measure performance to goals and standards

o Ability to achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and employee relations.

o Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

o B.A. Business/ Sciences or will take work-related experiences in lieu of education.

ESPO CORPORATION Willowbrook, IL 60527 (630) 789-2525 VIEW ALL OPEN JOBS ATWWW.ESPOCORP.COM/JOBS LEADERS IN TECHNICAL RECRUITING & STAFFING SINCE 1965 _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce._All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. {Want to learn more? Click herewww.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.} If you need assistance applying please contact us at 630-789-2525.

Company Description

ESPO Engineering, established in 1965, is a premier Technical Recruiting and Staffing firm. ESPO employees may enjoy a full range of benefits from 401(k), Premium Health Insurance, Dental, Disability, Direct Deposit, Vacation time and Holiday Pay. Apply now and see why so many professionals choose ESPO to help advance their careers. To view current employment opportunities: www.espocorp.com/jobs