Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Parental leave
Production Assistant Manager
Select 7 LLC is a food manufacturing company specializing in the preparation and processing of fresh-cut vegetables for restaurants and food-service customers. We are seeking a dependable and hands-on Production Assistant Manager to support the daily operations of our production department.
The Production Assistant Manager will work closely with the Production Manager and production team to ensure that daily production schedules are completed efficiently, safely, and according to company quality standards.
Job Responsibilities
Assist the Production Manager with the daily planning and coordination of production activities
Supervise and provide direction to production employees during assigned shifts
Assign employees to production tasks and adjust staffing as needed based on production requirements
Monitor production progress to ensure orders are completed accurately and on schedule
Train new employees on production procedures, equipment, sanitation, food safety, and company policies
Monitor employee performance, attendance, punctuality, and compliance with workplace policies
Ensure employees follow proper GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), food safety, and sanitation procedures
Monitor product quality, portion sizes, weights, packaging, labeling, and product specifications
Assist with investigating and resolving production, quality, or employee-related issues
Ensure production equipment, tools, and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained
Assist with opening and closing production operations as needed
Monitor inventory and communicate shortages of raw materials, packaging, or other supplies
Coordinate with other departments to ensure production and delivery schedules are met
Maintain accurate production records and documentation
Report production issues, equipment problems, quality concerns, and employee issues to management
Help identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, workflow, and product quality
Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures
Perform hands-on production work when necessary to support the team
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Previous experience in food production, food processing, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or a similar environment preferred
Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Ability to effectively communicate instructions to employees and work as part of a team
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
Ability to follow and enforce food safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements
Basic computer skills for production records, scheduling, and communication
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Food safety experience or certification is a plus
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying
Ability to lift and move boxes and materials weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a refrigerated/cool production environment
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate production equipment
Must be willing to perform hands-on production work when necessary
Schedule
Full-time
Early morning start time
Must be available to work overtime or adjust hours based on production needs
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and hands-on leader who can help keep our production team organized and on schedule. The ideal candidate is comfortable working alongside production employees, giving clear direction, addressing problems as they arise, and maintaining high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and product quality.
Previous management experience is preferred, but candidates with strong production experience and demonstrated leadership ability are encouraged to apply.