Packaging Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States Rastelli Bros Full time
Job Overview

Rastelli Food Groups has established itself as a premier provider of high-quality food products and services since 1976. Our offerings are featured in top-tier hotels, restaurants, institutions, and retail markets, ensuring delightful experiences for families everywhere.

Position Summary:

The Packaging Operations Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing partnerships with external co-packers to guarantee efficient, premium-quality, and economically viable meat processing and packaging. This position involves orchestrating production timelines, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols, and managing the logistical elements of product distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Oversight

  • Schedule Coordination: Collaborate with co-packers to establish and uphold production timelines that align with company requirements and customer demands.
  • Performance Monitoring: Assess production metrics, such as output, quality, and efficiency, to ensure co-packers fulfill performance expectations.
  • Issue Resolution: Tackle production challenges swiftly to minimize interruptions and maintain product integrity.

Quality Control

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all co-packing operations conform to industry standards, company policies, and food safety regulations.
  • Facility Audits: Conduct routine inspections of co-packing facilities to confirm compliance with quality and safety benchmarks.
  • Process Enhancement: Collaborate with co-packers to introduce process improvements and corrective measures when quality concerns arise.

Relationship Development

  • Vendor Relations: Cultivate robust partnerships with co-packing vendors, negotiating contracts, terms, and conditions.
  • Effective Communication: Act as the primary liaison between the organization and co-packers, ensuring clear and efficient communication.
  • Conflict Management: Address and resolve any disputes or issues that may occur with co-packers.

Logistics and Inventory Management

  • Logistical Coordination: Oversee the logistics of transporting products to and from co-packing facilities, ensuring timely delivery and receipt.
  • Inventory Oversight: Monitor stock levels to guarantee adequate raw materials and finished goods are available to meet production requirements.

Financial Oversight

  • Cost Management: Track and manage expenses related to co-packing, identifying opportunities to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
  • Budget Assistance: Support the preparation and management of the co-packing budget.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree: In a relevant field, though not mandatory.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a plant environment within the meat industry or food processing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of meat processing, food safety regulations, and quality assurance.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven capability to lead and manage teams effectively.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Organizational Skills: Outstanding organizational and time management capabilities.
  • Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.

Working Conditions:

  • Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel to co-packing facilities as necessary.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to work in a production setting, which may involve exposure to cold environments and handling raw meat products.

Benefits Offered:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Leave
  • Profit Sharing
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote diversity, inclusion, and a culture where every employee feels valued and respected. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.



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