Production Manager

Tulkoff Food Products proudly manufactures over 400 unique quality condiments, dressings and sauces for retail, food service, industrial and private label customers throughout North America.Summary:Under the supervision of the Senior Operations Manager, the primary role of the Assistant Production Manager is to assist in the organizing, managing and directing the production floor.SALARY: Starting at $70,000, based on experience.Primary Responsibilities:The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:Meet timely production goals and follow all standards of food manufacturing.Strive to constantly improve processes and yields.Ensure 100% accuracy of packaging and labeling.Create and close work orders using ERP system based on production schedule.Ensure all production paperwork is completed and finalized at the end of the day.Assist with interviews, hiring, training and disciplining production department employees.Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure compliance with all regulatory and 3rd party auditing agencies.Strive to control waste of packaging materials, ingredients and labor hours.Recommend process improvements initiatives.Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.Qualifications:To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:2+ years of experience as a Production Supervisor or similar roleExperience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and toolsAdvance math and analytical skills.Advanced skills in MS OfficeBasic knowledge with ERP system (such as SAP, ROSS, or similar)Organizational and leadership abilitiesSelf-motivated with a results-driven approachProblem-solving skillsHigh School Diploma, degree in a technical field, engineering or relevant field will be an advantageKnowledge of HACCP and SQF is a plusTulkoff Food Products is a family owned company offering a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with an 8% employer match, paid time off, employer paid life insurance, flexible spending account and other voluntary benefits.