Crescent Foods
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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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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