Food Production Manager

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Chicago Food Factory:
Unit 189, 5801 W Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

• Direct Management of the Production Supervisory Team – schedule to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts
• Lead daily huddles with respective to the operations function
• Manage labor scheduling for permanent and agency production and sanitation teammates in accordance with production needs
• Implementation and enforcement of Bento QA and Food Safety programs without compromise
• Manage and provide KPI metrics to the Plant Manager and Bento Leadership team on an ongoing basis. Develop plans to improve performance
• Working with People Operations and Health and Safety, create and maintain a Safety Culture focused on incident prevention, continuous improvement, and compliance with all H&S regulations.
• Optimize production sequence to maximize efficiency while balancing distribution constraints to the various regional stores
• Recommend additional equipment and automation as needed to improve performance – work with finance to develop ROI and Payback business cases
• Spend time on the floor monitoring day to day operations
• Provide daily material usage to ERP Coordinator to ensure inventory levels are maintained accurately in Just Foods
• Create training plans for new production teammates in various functions
• For new product launches, design mock runs and iron out production processes prior to launch
• Adjust production sheets and recommend BOM updates as needed to eliminate production shortages while keeping waste to a minimum
• Work with Engineering and maintenance department to keep abreast of equipment and facility conditions – recommend preventative maintenance and ordering of spare parts in conjunction with this team
• Identify and provide recommendations to Plant Manager to mitigate risks across the operations function
• Participate in special projects as needed

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role in the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Food Safety standards and HACCP experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Leadership skills to manage a food processing facility.
• Ability to motivate and direct a team.
• Ability to manage temperature controlled products.
• Be proficient with MS Office programs.

• Power of
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards:
  Reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential:
  Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion:
  We proudly celebrate and champion employment equity, diversity, and inclusion through our Affinity Committee, ensuring that every voice is empowered and heard.
• Lead the Sustainability Revolution:
  As part of our commitment to ESG, our Sustainability Committee drives our environmental initiatives and champions sustainable practices