Assistant Production Manager - Berkeley Culinary at Whitsons Culinary Group

Berkeley, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategy Development, Vision, People Leader, Act Boldly, Authentic, Committed, Trusted, Communication, Customer Focus, Innovation, Organization Leadership, Food Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Food Production

Description

SUMMARY: This position has direct responsibility to ensure that all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement. Assisting the Production Manager in the supervision of all production team members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Assist the Production Manager in supervising the entire production staff including supervisors, leads and hourly team members. * Assist Production Manager in setting goals and targeted objectives to work on and achieve each week. Monitor this process with careful follow through on each objective. Encourage growth and development in both personal and professional life as a goal. The degree that management develops its Team Members is a statement of their own good management skills * Become an X3 expert, in all phase of the operation * Develop and work with R&D Chefs with BOM creation * Monitor all cooking techniques to ensure that the correct cooking methods are used for cooking product. Monitor all labor in kitchen and Assembly rooms for efficiency and effectiveness. Post a labor schedule and follow. Adjust if necessary to achieve maximum efficiency. * Monitor the packing staff for accuracy in packing the correct number of products and that proper ServSafe handling practices are followed. Ensure that temperature logbooks are completed daily and accurately. Ensure that all work orders are tracked and completed on time, are accurate and that all works are closed at the end of business. * Lead the achievement of the Plant strategy through the execution of the Compelling Business Needs by engaging people and aligning actions at all levels of the plant organization through the Management for Daily Improvement process * Assist Production Manager in the development and the achievement of the Plant Objectives with intense prioritization and focus on Food Safety, Quality, Occupational Safety, and Cost, elements of the operational framework * Assist in directing plant operations to meet finite production schedules and overall pack plans as measured by Adherence and Attainment KPIs to meet/exceed Customer Service Levels and Inventory Targets * Leverage lean manufacturing techniques and promote continuous improvement to instill standard work discipline across the entire plant * Build accountability and engagement with all plant associates by establishing clear expectations, a high degree of cohesion and by harnessing a Team approach * Develop, review and meet all plans and budgets relating to plant functions * Foster and promote partnership relations with key internal/external stakeholders including suppliers, key customers, and others as well as the community ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Maintain a weekly payroll and staffing schedule for all to see. Ensure that all staff members are informed on cleaning responsibilities, job duties and operational hours. All staff is to swipe in on the time clock after they are dressed and in proper uniform. * Monitor all equipment in the kitchen to ensure its proper function. Ensure all equipment is clean and operating safely. Any malfunctioning equipment must be Identified and repaired by an approved Whitsons repair technician. * Conduct in service and biweekly safety training for team members Pay Rate: $27.00/hr Qualifications Critical TECHNICAL (Function-Specific) Competencies: * Change Management – Effectively lead and champion change in multi-disciplined organization. Develop communications to support. * Organizational Effectiveness – Identify organizational change necessary to achieve business objectives. Systems thinking – ability to connect processes, events, and structures * Strategy Development – Conceive and select strategies and ideas for facility with effective communication * Vision – paints the picture of the future, develops excitement around the vision, enrolls people in what’s possible. Critical CORE (General Behavioral and Business) Competencies: * People Leader – Sets clear objectives and measures, uses coaching to enhance performance * Act Boldly – Is entrepreneurial, takes bold action that creates innovation, pursues greater possibilities * Authentic – Be real, open and informal. Listen generously. Talk straight * Committed - Create your future. Be the vision. Have the courage to stand for a better company, better future, better you. * Trusted – Do the right thing, Build genuine relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders Education: * Associate degree preferred Certifications: * HACCP certification * ServSafe certification * Food Safety Computer Skills: * Proficient with all computer applications necessary to complete the job * Knowledge of warehouse management systems; inventory control Other Qualifications, Experience: * Minimum 5 years production management in food service industry experience required. * Fluent English speaking and writing skills required * Ability to manage and supervise staff in fair and compliant manner Required Competencies: * Communication * Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance. * Customer Focus * Act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external. * Innovation * Create new ideas, processes or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change. * Organization Leadership * Apply strategic thinking, prioritization and decision-making to drive results.

Responsibilities

Assist the Production Manager in supervising the production staff and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Monitor production processes and labor efficiency while promoting continuous improvement and accountability among team members.