If you complement your production leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to move the needle, this position offers you some great opportunities. You will:

• Make an impact as you drive performance to the next level on a team of 350 processing and packaging our Bistro Bowl® and Ready Snax® products.
• Provide hands-on guidance for day-to-day operations as well as forward-looking leadership, including building capacity and driving continuous improvement. Quick question for you - click here
• Showcase your potential to take on new responsibilities and advance in our growing organization.
• Support our mission of providing fresh, healthy foods while making a consistently positive impact on employees, communities, the environment, and customers.
• Enjoy a positive, team-oriented culture where people have a good deal autonomy and their contributions are appreciated

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA), and home of the Ready Pac Foods brand. For over 45 years, Ready Pac Foods has been a leader in offering the most innovative fresh food products to consumers around the world. With four processing facilities throughout the U.S., we focus on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for the Americas. We manufacture a complete range of products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company's Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts®, and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ brands.

Pictured: Our Ready Snax® Snack Packs are the perfect snack solution at work, after school or anywhere on-the-go. Each of the nine varieties was created to curb your hunger and provide you with a boost of vitamins, all with fewer than 250 calories.

To be a good fit for the Production Manager opportunity, you will have:

• A 4-year technical degree.
• 5 to 10 years of broad technical experience, of which at least 5 to 7 years should be in manufacturing operation and/or manufacturing/process engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of management experience. Quick question for you - click here
• 10+ years of experience in operations.
• Experience driving measurable operational improvements.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of TPM principles and practices is a must; knowledge of Six Sigma and DMAIC principles and practices is a plus.
• Experience leading teams leads in processing, storing, and shipping initiatives, ideally in the food industry.
• Experience approving plant payroll and payments for departmental materials or product purchases.
• Experience establishing procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations, product quality, reliability and safety.

Top candidates will have a track record of success in MOST of the following:

• Driving operational efficiencies to include yields, labor, shipping/picking efficiencies, and sanitation scores.
• Working through functional groups to enforce productivity, quality and safety requirements in accordance with company needs.
• Leading continuous improvement efforts, including evaluating and developing improved techniques for the control of operations, quality, reliability and safety.
• Implementing and maintaining company operations procedures, reporting on the performance and initiating improvements for operations.
• Organizing, coordinating and having general oversight of all production staff and activities.
• Developing and implementing a high learning team organization.
• Acting as a liaison with external parties on matters relating to the procurement of services and materials for the company's products.

Many of the areas where you'll work are temperature-controlled. Most are below 50° and some are 36°. You also may be exposed to wet conditions. Quick question for you - click here

Pictured: Our processing facilities apply the latest global standards of food safety and quality. Using the latest technology and equipment, our goal is to ensure we only offer the highest quality products.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will oversee three Team Leads/Supervisors -- one each for first and second shift, and one who flexes and leads continuous improvement projects. You will be responsible for the management and leadership of the Bistro production area, and serve as direct contact for other cross functional departments.

More specifically, you will:

• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned departments for first and second shift in the organization.
• Improve processes and policies to support organizational goals.
• Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
• Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.
• Organize recruitment and placement of required staff.
• Establish organizational structures.
• Delegate tasks and ensure accountability.
• Establish work schedules.
• Monitor, coach and evaluate performance for Team Leads.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, pricing and distribution of goods..
• Monitor performance and implement improvements to ensure quality products.
• Manage quantity and quality of employee productivity.
• Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.
• Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity.
• Implement and manage operational plans.

Pictured: Our latest line of chopped salad kits are inspired by flavors and recipes from around the world.

Professional development
This is a great chance to build your r&eacut;sumé regarding leadership and production. Perhaps even more importantly, you will work with professionals who have strong knowledge of Lean, TPM and other valuable skills. You'll also be part of the site leadership team.

Career options
We see this role as a chance to build bench strength, putting you in the pipeline as opportunities arises. For example, you could advance to an Operations Manager role. Some opportunities will require relocation.

Healthy products, healthy values
"Giving people the freedom to eat healthier" has a deeper meaning for us. We believe in responsible business practices that benefit our associates, consumers and communities. Every consumer should have access to fresh, healthy and convenient choices and every one of our products is made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, by individuals who are treated ethically and with respect every day.

Be The Difference
The Ready Pac Difference is our identity. It defines the value we create that fuels our growth in order to be the most innovative fresh food company. It also defines the culture we create that enables our success and gives us the freedom to invest in our people, our business, and ultimately our consumers. The values defined in The Difference support our ability to give our Associates the freedom to drive results, learn and have fun.

Corporate responsibility
We are passionate about promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing our environmental impact, encouraging all employees to drive a culture of corporate social responsibility (CSR), feeding people well and feeding them sustainably, and promoting the well-being of our employees and communities. See the video for more information.

Rewarding environment
Our culture values teamwork and collaboration, and we are proactive about maintaining an atmosphere that is positive and motivating. We encourage and reward engagement, such as identifying potential safety or quality issues.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive wage and shift differential, we offer healthcare benefits to all associates after 30 days of employment, a 401(k) plan after 60 days, a tuition reimbursement program, and more.