Manufacturing Manager
New Brunswick, New Jersey (On-Site)

A baked goods production plant in New Brunswick, NJ is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee their production operations. The Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the manufacturing process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This is a key leadership role within the organization, requiring strong managerial skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes. If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply for this position!

Salary range $115,000-$130,000, commensurate with experience

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Controls correct functioning and performance of both equipment and assigned personnel.

  • Implements the general production strategy, with a focus on personnel, material and economic resources.

  • Proposes and implements improvements on efficiency (OEE), waste and downtime reduction, and safety and quality assurance.

  • Complies with Risk Management, Quality Control and Safety assurance and Environment policies. Assures compliance with GMP and SQF regulations by all members of the staff.

  • Distributes workload in sections and shifts, allocating the required personnel.

  • Motivates, encourages and works with personnel, assuring team training with the goal of meeting manufacturing targets.

  • Manages production paperwork (reporting, documentation, etc).

  • Works with the Plant General Manager to develop training and orientation of supervisors and employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5-10 years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility. Ability to provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility. Demonstrated strong team building and advanced coaching skills

  • Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data trends.

  • Experience with MRP/ERP software systems and maintenance systems, Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, and Transactional Lean to drive improvement highly desirable.

  • Experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management and the ability to develop and execute plant manufacturing budgets.

  • Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and implementation of safety rules and policies.

  • Food industry experience greatly preferred.

  • Bilingual a plus