WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world’s most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson’s dessert sauces and Nance’s mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role will be based in Macedon, NY with onsite expectations.

WHAT WE NEED

The Production Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day efforts of the Production Supervisors, and affiliated production staff, to assure safe production and distribution of consistently high-quality products. This work needs to be completed in the most efficient manner possible, while ensuring compliance with government regulations in the areas of employee safety, food safety, environmental, and employment practices. Along with the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is also responsible for providing the leadership, coaching, and training needed to develop and maintain the competencies, performance, and collaboration of all production employees, across three shifts.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university preferred, HS degree required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience managing people in a manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of five (5) years of high-volume, high-mix, manufacturing experience required.
• Experience mentoring and developing staff
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP Systems, preferably SAP
  At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $115,000K and $125,000K annually. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!
  Read more about who we are at:
  www.brfoods.com or www.linkedin.com/company/baldwin-richardson-foods
  

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• Provide a team structure that promotes alignment, and support among peers on the team.
• Working in concert with Plant Manager, create an environment that can flex to meet the demands of the business; support the retention and development of the team members to deliver a higher level of services and performance.
• Align manufacturing priorities with the goals and objectives of the company.
• Maintain labor absorption and adequate staffing on shifts. Working collaboratively with Talent Acquisition to ensure consistent pipeline of candidates.
• Engage with employees at all levels of production, providing improved communication, understanding, and breeding an environment that embraces change and open communication.
• Manage the daily escalations of production-related issues, to include working cross-functionally with maintenance and other support functions, to drive quick resolutions and root cause problem solving.
• Deliver business results through teamwork and continuous improvement activities. Collaborate with production planning to drive efficiencies and performance across three shift manufacturing operation.
• Champion a safety-first culture and resolve safety problems in an expedited and efficient manner.
• Support quality related initiatives as required, and actively engage in data analysis to drive improvements.
• Analyze and support capital projects and aid in justification of expenditures. This includes projects to improve current operational efficiencies and future business requirements.
• Support ongoing training and education of all functional roles throughout the site.
• Ensure site compliance with GMP’s and guides staff to maintain a food-safe operation.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these direct and indirect employees. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these direct and indirect employees.