Production Manager - Dubuque, IA
- Company:
Sara Lee - Location:
Dubuque, IA 52004 - Job Status/Type:
Full Time
Employee - Job Category:
Manufacturing/Production/Operations - Industry:
Food and Beverage Production - Occupations:
Operations/Plant Management
Production/Operations Planning - Career Level:
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) - Reference Code:
05421
Position Summary:
Responsible for the production (to include packaging) of food products in an efficient manner and at an acceptable level of quality.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
We make it our mission at Sara Lee to "Simply delight you...every day." Our brands make up one of the world's best-loved portfolios of innovative food, beverage, household, and body care products. Our leading, trusted brands include Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate more than $13 billion in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers every day in approximately 200 countries around the world. The global Sara Lee team consists of 44,000 employees.
At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That's why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the difference is you.
The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Responsible for the production (to include packaging) of food products in an efficient manner and at an acceptable level of quality.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Direct the work of employees in the production department.
- Review and approve all production schedules.
- Manages overtime to budget.
- Ensure that products are produced in accordance with Sara Lee quality specifications.
- Set up and maintain efficient production processes.
- Make plant inspections and insure plant's sanitary condition and operating procedure supports Sara Lee product quality and food safety standards.
- Responsible for the receiving function including incoming supplies and warehouse storage and cleanliness
- Review and approve all employment-related actions for production employees.
- Insure compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, and HACCP regulations
- Responsible for managing department expenses.
- Maintain a safe work environment and insure that employees work in a safe manner.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system.
- Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
- Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system.
- BA or BS required.
- AIB Baking Science residence course graduate preferred.
- 5+ years experience in bakery operations with at least 3+ years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of appropriate federal, state, county, city and institutional regulations regarding food-processing operations.
We make it our mission at Sara Lee to "Simply delight you...every day." Our brands make up one of the world's best-loved portfolios of innovative food, beverage, household, and body care products. Our leading, trusted brands include Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate more than $13 billion in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers every day in approximately 200 countries around the world. The global Sara Lee team consists of 44,000 employees.
At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That's why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the difference is you.
The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 5%
