A well-establish food processor is seeking a TP Production Manager to join their team. This position is responsible for supervising all production shifts for the Thermal Particulates Lines. The TP Production Manager specifically oversees the production of aseptic and pasteurized formulated products. The role involves ensuring the efficient and safe operation of specialized equipment while maintaining the highest quality standards. The TP Production Manager will lead a team, manage resources, and enforce food safety regulations.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a team of technicians, provide training in line with company guidelines for safety & quality, and clearly communicate performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including HACCP and FDA guidelines, and maintain accurate records of compliance efforts.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to create a safe working environment, including training employees on safe practices and responding to safety incidents.
• Ensure product meets quality and safety standards by conducting regular inspections, implementing quality control protocols, and addressing any deviations.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure production equipment achieves optimal performance with minimal downtime.
• Complete production inspections, checks, and paperwork in a professional manner, adhering to established standards.
• Efficiently allocate resources, including labor and raw materials, to meet production targets, match customer specifications, and minimize waste.
• Regularly review production costs; analyze and address variances in excess of standards.
• Oversee inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.
• Identify, report, and resolve quality and mechanical issues on the production line, documenting resolutions and implementing preventative measures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement; implement changes as necessary.
• Collaborate with other departments, including procurement, quality assurance, and production planning, to coordinate production schedules and address potential issues.
• Create and maintain SOPs for all production processes in partnership with Food Safety Analyst.
• Supervise the formulation and filling processes for aseptic and pasteurized products in compliance with strict hygiene and sterilization protocols from raw materials to finished product.
• Oversee all functions related to cleaning and sanitizing equipment and the work area to meet industry standards.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in aseptic production and pasteurization techniques; research and attend trainings and certifications to drive innovation and improvement.

**COMPETITIVE SALARY (DOE), BONUS, FULL BENEFITS, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, 401K, PROFIT SHARE, AND MORE.**

Qualifications/Experience Needed-

• Minimum 5 years of experience within food processing, specifically aseptic and pasteurized production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards (HACCP, FDA).
• Experience and understanding of cGMP regulations and quality management systems.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly desired.
• Proven experience in aseptic and pasteurized production management, preferably in the frozen food or beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic and pasteurization techniques, completion of Better Process Control School highly preferred.

 

Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 DOE