Assistant Manager, Production

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

The position is created to ensure smooth coordination of various departments on the shift to maximize the efficiency of the production and to attain the best quality of the products while maintaining the safest and sanitary working conditions. The Assistant Manager must coordinate the activities with their counterpart to standardize the operation.

• Productivity and labor force management: Responsible for the productivity of the plant and is required to attain the standard yields and standard case attainability at 100%.
• Labor force management: Expected to carry out the manufacturing activities with the standard number of direct and indirect labor force.
• Budget Management: Responsible for the plant budget, assist the plant manager to maintain and conform to all governing regulations and manage the spending and capital budget of the plant.
• Safety management: Implement and execute procedures to ensure the safest working environment in accordance with all required regulations and standards of Nissin Foods USA.
• Food Safety Management: Implement and execute procedures to ensure the manufacturing facility follows Good Manufacturing Practice as defined CFR 21 and the standards of Nissin Foods USA.

• Coordinate activities with management on the other shift and allocate the common responsibilities, and report the responsibilities allocated to the Plant Manager in writing.
• Establish the most effective inspection method for all the machinery/equipment on the lines.
• Keep the downtime of machinery/equipment as well as of the lines and report the condition of all the machinery/equipment and propose countermeasures to the plant manager in writing.
• Review the machinery/equipment conditions with the counterpart in the Maintenance Department and coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Department.
• Establish the most effective preventive maintenance cleaning plan and maintain its documentation.
• Establish the master line sanitation plan and periodically review the effectiveness of the master plan.
• Purchase and maintain the inventory of production supplies, tools and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university.
• 3+ years related experience in CPG industry or equivalent.
• 3+ years supervising others.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Food industry experience; knowledge of GMP and food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean six sigma is a plus.

• Physical Demands:
  Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.;
  Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and visual acuity (near/far); occasional climbing/balancing, stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, push/pull, reaching, and gripping.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  Frequent exposure to excessive noise, extreme temperatures, dust/fumes, and machinery; occasional exposure to working at heights and hazards.

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way.

Let’s evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic…