Production Manager

Portillo's • Addison, IL

21d • $82,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing production on the second shift. Working closely with plant management, this role ensures all quality aspects of commissary operations, including HACCP procedures and certifications, consistently meets company standards as well as local, state, and federal safety and sanitation requirements for food production. The Production Manager is accountable for ensuring that production, storage, inventory management, and distribution processes are conducted with integrity and strict adherence to company policies. This role also plays a vital part in ensuring that all programs and practices support our company’s Purpose, Values, and overall business strategy. The Production Manager must be able to work in warm and cold environments.
The second shift requires schedule flexibility to work 10 hour shifts on weekdays starting at noon.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a manufacturing production management position
• 3+ Experience working in a USDA/FDA manufacturing plant preferred with familiarity of USDA/FDA requirements
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Familiarity with production and warehouse administration functions including ERP and MRP systems and inventory controls.
• Experience understanding and implementing cost controls
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Aptitude for balancing multiple priorities with strong organization and prioritization capability while holding self and others accountable
• Some knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting
• Project management skills that include leading change
• Strong presentation and executive engagement skills

Nice To Haves

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
• SQF (Safe Quality Foods)
• Other GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, team member engagement, and delivering sustainable performance
• Responsible for team member training and development
• Provide hands-on training, including Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operation, Confined Space safety, and other relevant practical skills
• Foster an environment of growth and development by maintaining staffing levels and workloads to support overall satisfaction and team members wellbeing
• Conduct periodic team member safety audits and inspections of work areas and process operations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and regulations including company policies and procedures
• Support financial goals set by the Plant Manager: cost targets, ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost-effectiveness
• Maintain production levels to ensure adequate supply and optimal inventory carrying costs
• Build collaborative relationships with other plant leaderships including QA and Maintenance
• Report on daily consumption and output levels
• Execute operating systems for safety, quality, continuous improvement, sanitation, preventive maintenance, and best management practices
• Meet daily and weekly production forecasts to ensure adequate supply for future requirements
• Ensure proper maintenance and operation of commissary automation/equipment
• Facilitate training programs and other initiatives as needed
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment through recognition, clear communication, and support
• Work with the People Team to plan team member events
• Identify and train talent for the commissaries to build capacity, manage performance, and retain and grow talent
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Benefits

• Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on company and individual performance, among other ingredients
• A monthly technology reimbursement
• Quarterly Portillo’s gift cards
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• life insurance
• our 401(k) plan with a company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager