About us:

Headquartered in Vernon, CA, we are a premium full spectrum manufacturer and distributor of fine food and beverage products. Family owned and operated since 1977, our Company offers more than 4,000 products to a variety of customers in both the foodservice and retail channels. We are committed to providing the highest quality food products with an unrelenting commitment to fresh, nutritious ingredients and promotion of eco-friendly business practices. This role is based out of our manufacturing location in Fort Worth, Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Supervision:

• Oversee and manage a team of production superintendents, supervisors, and their respective teams.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure team members perform their duties effectively.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Production Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor production activities to meet production targets and schedules.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources, including labor, equipment, and materials.
• Implement and maintain production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage all spend within the operational budget.
• Ensure production schedule is optimized, increasing daily production through reduction in sequencing efficiencies.
• Collaborate and lead cross functional teams to resolve issues.

Quality Control:

• Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures and practices.
• Address and resolve any quality issues promptly.
• Identify and resolve root causes of quality issues.

Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including food safety and sanitation standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including production reports, inventory levels, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance to senior management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, and/or Business is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.

• Minimum 5 years as a supervisor or higher-level management position.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Proficiency in inventory software, databases, and systems.

• Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles.

• Ability to read and/or understand written and/or verbal policy, instruction and direction in English required.

• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time and walk the distribution center and surrounding areas as needed.

• Strong leadership, good judgment, fast learner, able to adapt quickly in fast paced environment.

• Proven traits in dependability, initiative, high energy, and proficient in time management.

• Excellent people development and coaching skills.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

• Has developed expertise typically through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience

Benefits Overview:

• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.