1st Shift Refrigerated Products Assistant Production Manager

The Suter Company, Inc•Sycamore, IL

13d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily operations in the Refrigerated Products department. The role helps ensure production processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely while maintaining food safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include coordinating staff, managing production resources, and implementing schedules to meet output targets. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; because the business is make-to-order, work outside those hours, including Saturdays, may be required as needed. Starting pay is $60,000–$70,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and 1 to 3 years of related supervisory experience; or a high school diploma/GED and 3 to 5 years of related supervisory experience.
General understanding of mechanical functions and maintenance issues.
Working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP programs, and regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, company databases, the Internet, and email.
Knowledge of project development, implementation, and management.
Comfort using technology such as tablets.
Ability to reason through abstract and concrete variables and use logic to evaluate alternative solutions.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to instruct others, gather and organize information for reports, prepare and deliver presentations, interview or advise people, and evaluate technical data.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and frequently move objects up to 10 pounds.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, walk, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Far, near, and mid-range vision, depth perception, and field of vision.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, and/or speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Support company, team, and individual performance goals and follow the Company’s Code of Ethics, core values, GMPs, and SOPs.
Coordinate safety initiatives and processes, including safety behavior, SOP, and 5-S audits, and participate in food and employee safety plans.
Monitor and control resources in the production process.
Keep team members informed about performance and provide communication and training.
Prepare and present weekly meeting presentations.
Conduct department tours for applicants.
Complete job closing according to company standards.
Communicate critical updates to management team members as required.
Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production runs to support safe, continuous, efficient plant operations and meet or exceed customer requirements.
Assist with human resource matters, including staffing, employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and payroll camera checks, as required.
Complete incident reports in a timely manner.
Perform other job-related duties as required.