Production Department Manager

• Base Pay $99,545.00 / Year
• Job Category Corporate Manufacturing
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Manage Others No

The Jel Sert Company marks a major milestone this year, 100 years of success, innovation, and industry leadership. The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud to have been awarded the Great Place to Work certification and recognized as the Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and a Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production.

We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!

This role within our manufacturing environment is designed to provide comprehensive training and development. The selected candidate will get the unique opportunity to rotate through our three key manufacturing departments, Blending, Liquid, and Powder, while gaining valuable insights and hands‑on experience. Throughout this period, the manager will be trained and mentored by our senior management team, who will provide guidance, support, and expertise to foster professional growth and ensure the manager is well prepared for their role.

This fresh approach will ensure a well‑rounded understanding of our production process before the manager is assigned to a specific production department.

The Production Department Manager will manage and coordinate the activities of Jel Sert’s Manufacturing Department to obtain optimum operational efficiency and maximize profits. The Department Manager will respond to all production issues by pursuing and implementing solutions. The manager will follow all production and organizational objectives and be responsible for the Safety, Quality, and Efficiency of production within the department.

may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Safety awareness and implement Safety initiatives
• Compliance with SQF requirements (HACCP, Verification of CCPs, etc.).
• Sanitation and housekeeping.
• Planning of production requirements.
• Departmental Goals, Training, Discipline, and Accountability.
• Inventory reporting.
• Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• New Item Development and Implementation.
• Assist in creating and achieving departmental goals.
• Employee training, discipline, and accountability.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a food & beverage manufacturing leadership role required.
• Experience leading teams, departments, and managing and developing staff is required.
• Understanding of labor relations and working within a union environment preferred.
• Proven leadership with excellent communication skills required.
• Building and sustaining successful business relationships, both internally and externally, is required.
• Strong understanding of safety within the manufacturing environment required.
• Understanding of quality within manufacturing and supply chain processes, continuous improvement methodologies, and environmental practices required.
• Experience in diagnosing manufacturing issues, by problem‑solving to increase operational efficiencies required.

Associate's degree preferred.

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing operations.
• Desire to develop your career and grow with a stable company.
• Professional yet strong communication skills, both verbally & written.
• Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail-oriented.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong problem‑solving skills.
• A customer‑focused team player with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Utilize leadership and teambuilding skills for employee growth and retention.
• Lead by example, morally and ethically.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
• Basic computer skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the internet are required.

Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency and will provide further compensation information during the…