Harlan Bakeries, LLC · 4 months ago
Production Shift Manager
Avon, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHarlan Bakeries, LLC is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead and support the production department in converting raw materials into finished goods while ensuring adherence to food quality and safety standards. The role involves managing production operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead, plan, organize and control the operation of the shift
Measure and evaluate key performance and productivity targets, including staffing levels, against established standards and goals
Monitor performance of equipment and machinery in collaboration with food production and engineering teams; communicate equipment malfunction to maintenance team
Develop and maintain performance standards for all aspects of food production
Train, develop and coach production leads and employees
Ensure quality, safety and good manufacturing processes (GMPs) are followed
Comply with FDA, HACCP and SQF standards
Lead interactions with local, state, federal and third-party inspectors
Monitor, manage and improve employee productivity and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and progressive discipline as needed
Review and maintain time records
Prepare and submit performance reports
Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions when appropriate
Identify and resolve employee, customer, and/or supplier concerns
Perform other required tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in food production
Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience
Experienced with and capable of demonstrating strong understanding of HACCP or related food safety protocol
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues
Strong problem solving, math, and analytical skills
Ability motivate, train and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement
Good planning and priority setting skills
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Ability to work in varying production environments (heat and cold)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Previous food processing experience, supervisory experience, manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures
Company
Harlan Bakeries, LLC
Harlan Bakeries, LLC, founded in 1991 by brothers Hugh & Doug Harlan, is an international wholesale supplier & distributor of products for in-store bakeries, private label baked goods and manufacturer of Harlan Bigger Better Bagels®, Harlan Giant Gourmet Bagels®, Harvest’s Best™ and Nature’s Grain® brands.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase