Manufacturing Manager - Weekend Day (6am-6:30pm Fri-Sun)

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

13h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager leads all Production operations within assigned areas, such as Packaging or Processing, and is accountable for manufacturing performance. The role drives safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, continuous improvement, and employee engagement, ensuring Production plans and performance targets are achieved. The position is listed for a weekend day schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, though the description also says the manager could cover weekend day or weekend evening shifts. The manager oversees day-to-day Production execution and cost performance, ensures compliance with cGMP, FDA, and internal quality standards, and works with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance. The role leads and develops Production Supervisors and other assigned supervisors, promotes accountability and teamwork, and supports audits, new product introductions, process validations, and accurate Production documentation. This position works throughout manufacturing facilities, regularly near moving mechanical parts and with direct exposure to ingredients, mixes, equipment, and packaging. Work may involve allergens, dust, airborne particles, designated areas with strong magnetic fields, moderately loud noise, and travel to other facilities, including by plane.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of related experience, including middle-management experience; food-related industry experience is preferred.
Experience in manufacturing and inventory management in a cGMP environment.
Experience with ERP systems or other formats for managing daily Production and inventory usage programs.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including off shifts and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to regularly stand or walk throughout the facility, enter information into a computer, use stairs, handle objects, reach, and talk or hear; occasional sitting and telephone use are also required.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, ingredients, mixes, equipment, packaging, food allergens, dust or airborne particles, strong magnetic fields in designated areas, and moderately loud noise.
Ability to travel to other facilities, including by plane.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or another relevant field; relevant progressive experience may be considered in place of a degree.
Advanced degree.
Food-related industry experience.
Prior soft-gel manufacturing experience, strongly preferred for the Sparks, Nevada facility.
Lean Six Sigma experience with a Black Belt, Green Belt, or equivalent process experience.
Oracle experience.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Production activities to ensure execution of the Production plan.
Drive performance against safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity metrics.
Own schedule adherence and attainment to support on-time, in-full Production execution.
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, including run rates, downtime, and changeover performance.
Drive labor efficiency through workforce planning, standard work, and continuous improvement.
Lead initiatives focused on throughput, waste reduction, and cost control.
Manage manufacturing costs, including labor, material usage, and operating expenses, in alignment with budget and margin targets.
Ensure adherence to cGMP, FDA, and internal quality standards in partnership with Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Support and participate in cGMP certification audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
Partner with Planning and Supply Chain to align Production execution with demand requirements and inventory targets.
Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support capital projects.
Identify and implement improvements to equipment, workflows, staffing, and material flow.
Track and analyze Production data to improve performance and maintain accountability across teams.
Lead and develop frontline leaders, including Supervisors and Leads.
Promote accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and effective communication across shifts and departments.
Support new product introductions and manufacturing process validations.
Maintain accurate Production documentation, including batch records and performance tracking.
Reinforce company culture, values, operating tenets, safety policies, SOPs, and cGMP requirements through leadership and decision-making.
Promote safe work practices, report hazards and incidents, and ensure completion of job safety analyses, inspections, and employee training.
Conduct safety contacts, document corrective and preventative actions, complete incident investigation reports, and enforce safety requirements.
Ensure safe Production methods are considered when materials and equipment are procured.
Directly supervise Production Supervisors and other supervisors as assigned.
Hire, train, develop, and manage team members; plan, assign, and direct work; manage performance, accountability, and discipline; build bench strength; and foster a positive work environment.