Food Production Manager

3 days ago


Tempe, Arizona, United States Kettle Heroes Artisan Popcorn Full time
Job Title: Food Production Manager

At Kettle Heroes Artisan Popcorn, we're seeking a highly skilled Food Production Manager to oversee our gourmet popcorn production process. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the highest quality products are delivered to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute production schedules to optimize resource utilization and meet customer demands.
  • Monitor product quality, taste, and consistency through regular inspections and testing.
  • Manage raw materials and finished goods inventory to prevent shortages or excesses.
  • Create weekly staff and manufacturing schedules to ensure efficient production and delivery of customer orders.
  • Lead and motivate production staff, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
  • Optimize processes and purchasing to minimize waste and production costs.
  • Implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen events and action items.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards related to SQF level certification.
  • Provide ongoing training to ensure all team members are knowledgeable and certified on standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMPs, SQF, gluten-free, and other required processes and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, or related field experience preferred.
  • Proven experience in food production management or a similar role.
  • Prior food safety experience with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, or BRCGS.
  • Proficient in both English and Spanish.
  • Forklift experience.
  • Optional Bonus: Prior experience with QAD Redzone's Productivity and Compliance manufacturing software.
  • Strong understanding of inventory management systems and production planning.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Passion for creating high-quality food products.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and work continuously on your feet for up to 4 hours.
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders.

About Kettle Heroes Artisan Popcorn:

Kettle Heroes handcrafts popcorn in small batches, using only the finest all-natural, gluten-free, nut-free, non-GMO, kosher ingredients. We pride ourselves in producing the best popcorn, kettle corn, and caramel corn in Arizona. We specialize in many Southwestern and Latin American inspired flavors, such as Prickly Pear Kettle Corn, Hatch Green Chile Cheddar Popcorn, and Cinnamon Sugar Churros Kettle Corn.



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