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Crescent Foods

Plant Manager

Crescent Foods, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About Us Friendly work environment, amazing clients, and great opportunity for professional growth! At Crescent Foods, we pride ourselves in being the first company to offer such a wide variety of quality Halal Chicken, Beef, Lamb, and turkey products in premium packaging sold to markets nationwide. We raise and process the chickens and cattle in humane conditions, while ensuring that the entire farm‑to‑fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines. We are dedicated to our mission to provide healthy meals to families across the nation.

About The Role This position is a member of the facility leadership team with functional responsibilities in Lean implementation, Six Sigma projects, Planning, Capacity planning and logistics Administration. The role drives key critical performance drivers such as fill rate, on‑time delivery, quality, people, safety, cost, and financial metrics including budget and P&L. This individual represents Crescent Foods professionally before customers, suppliers, employees and the community. The position may require non‑traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Create a lean culture

Develop lean transformations and strategies

Lead daily “Gamba” walks and Kaizen events

Lead autonomous maintenance teams as part of TPM implementation

Maintain high standards of safety, OSHA, SQF and good housekeeping throughout the plant

Effectively plan, direct and coordinate all production to meet customer requirement, quality and cost objectives of the manufacturing plan

Formulate, recommend and implement policies for the manufacturing function to accomplish company objectives

Establish operation standards and methods to ensure optimum productivity, performance results, and efficiency of departments against planned objectives

Provide accurate and timely data for the pricing team

Execute organizational changes, wage and job changes, hiring, promotions, termination, leaves of absences and disciplinary action

Determine organizational structure and manpower requirements through statistical analysis and make necessary changes to maintain work efficiency at the highest possible level at the lowest possible cost

Monitor production costs and develop plans to reduce costs on a continual basis

Select and train personnel for the staff; assign work, establish goals, evaluate employee performance and development

Work and communicate with customers, sales support team and executives

Develop processes that involve pull system, right size and lean methodology

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for the operation function

Explore new technologies and processes to reduce non‑value‑added activities

Work with minimal supervision and possess a willingness to make autonomous decisions

Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Great communication skills, both written and verbal

Well‑developed problem‑solving skills and an eye for detail

Demonstrated leadership qualities cross‑functionally while driving results

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high‑growth business environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to operate “in the weeds” without losing sight of the big picture

Strong team skills and an aptitude for cross‑functional interactions

Energy, enthusiasm, and drive for continuous improvement on projects and team support

Strong sense of urgency

Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Highly flexible and adaptable – working in a fast‑paced start‑up involves daily shifting priorities; able to go with the flow and adjust to changing needs quickly

Knowledge of state, local and federal food safety laws including SQF, USDA, GMP’s, CCP, HACCP, SSOPs and SOPs, Food Defense and Food Safety Culture guidelines and regulations

Solid understanding of OSHA, USDA and Food Safety regulations

Ability to work within a food plant environment

Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups

Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets

Education / Experience Requirements

4 years Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

7+ years of heavy experience in a food manufacturing or co‑manufacturing facility

7+ years in management or supervisory position

5+ years experience in implementing lean concepts in a manufacturing environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, statistical and mathematical abilities, interpersonal skills, and a tremendous sense of getting things done

Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

Self‑motivation, problem solving, negotiation skill and business mentality are extremely important in this position

Ability to speak and communicate in Spanish a plus

Physical And Environmental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work is performed mostly in a back‑office warehouse setting; hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and logistics equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. PPE is required while in manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Crescent Foods’ policy is to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner that ensures equal employment opportunity and administers personnel actions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industry Food and Beverage Services

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