Operations Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Company Overview

An independent, family owned business in Philadelphia, I. Rice & Co. has been making quality food products and flavors since 1884. Products that may be included are bakery and pie fillings, ice cream ingredients and toppings, syrups and sauces, and beverage/juice concentrates.

With considerable growth and expansion, we are looking for qualified employees to help in a variety of positions. As a food manufacturing plant, I. Rice & Co. offers a diverse range of employment opportunities, from operations and production coordination to warehouse stocking and inventory organization.

I. Rice & Co. is an essential business to serve our communities producing food in the food service and grocery industry. I. Rice provides a safe environment for employees, providing face masks, multiple handwashing stations, and food production sanitation procedures keeping our facilities clean and our employees safe.

Operations Manager

• This position supports the Operations team at I.Rice as an Operations Manager for all production areas. Experience in food manufacturing setting is essential to this position.
• This is a full-time position with daytime hours, primarily Monday through Friday.
• This candidate must be able to work in a continuous setting, performing multiple duties, and engaging new opportunities each day.

Essential Job and Duties

• Understands the proper operations of kettle and filling equipment to produce product within guidelines established by the Operations and Quality Control teams and to the highest possible standard of quality
• Understands the proper handling of ingredients, packaging and other goods
• Understands the proper handling related to processing, including temperature monitoring, cook times, and filling packaging
• Awareness of the daily production schedule as assigned
• Manages and supervises temporary staffing to ensure attendance and position in the organization
• Oversee and implement training of temporary and new employees on GMPs and company guidelines
• Monitors floor staff to ensure adherence to assignments and commitment to food safety and quality
• Inspects quality and consistency of finished product and alerts Operations and Quality Control teams of any concerns
• Additional tasks as they may be assigned

Skills and Experience

• This individual must have fundamental knowledge of the duties and equipment described above. Training provided as needed.
• Key skills and expectations as follows

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are a key trait for this position, including speaking clearly in positive and negative situations, respond to questions, listens and gets clarification
• Keen sense of attention to detail
• Must be highly organized as to best manage changing priorities associated with a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work in a team, and with a diverse group of people
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated
• Ability to focus on the task at hand and communicate with coworkers throughout production day

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred but not required
• Previous experience (2-5 years minimum) in a manufacturing facility required
• Experience managing and supervising staff within department
• Ability to conduct basic math functions
• Must have mechanical ability to make minor adjustments
• Must operate Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must follow all safety rules and protocols
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime and weekend hours
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Be able to withstand long periods of time on one's feet

Benefits and Compensation include

• Weekly pay with direct deposit available
• Health care insurance and various supplement insurance programs available after 90 days
• 401K program option after one year of employment
• Uniform program