Food Production Manager

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience. Location Chicago Food Factory: Unit 189, 5801 W Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 Job Responsibilities The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all production operations with the goal of maximizing quality, efficiency and maintaining compliance with food safety, quality assurance and health and safety. Direct Management of the Production Supervisory Team – schedule to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts Lead daily huddles with respective to the operations function Manage labor scheduling for permanent and agency production and sanitation teammates in accordance with production needs Implementation and enforcement of Bento QA and Food Safety programs without compromise Manage and provide KPI metrics to the Plant Manager and Bento Leadership team on an ongoing basis. Develop plans to improve performance Working with People Operations and Health and Safety, create and maintain a Safety Culture focused on incident prevention, continuous improvement, and compliance with all H&S regulations. Optimize production sequence to maximize efficiency while balancing distribution constraints to the various regional stores Recommend additional equipment and automation as needed to improve performance – work with finance to develop ROI and Payback business cases Spend time on the floor monitoring day to day operations Provide daily material usage to ERP Coordinator to ensure inventory levels are maintained accurately in JustFoods Create training plans for new production teammates in various functions For new product launches, design mock runs and iron out production processes prior to launch Adjust production sheets and recommend BOM updates as needed to eliminate production shortages while keeping waste to a minimum Work with Engineering and maintenance department to keep abreast of equipment and facility conditions – recommend preventative maintenance and ordering of spare parts in conjunction with this team Identify and provide recommendations to Plant Manager to mitigate risks across the operations function Participate in special projects as needed Qualifications A minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role in the Food Manufacturing industry. Knowledge of Food Safety standards and HACCP experience. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. Leadership skills to manage a food processing facility. Ability to motivate and direct a team. Ability to manage temperature controlled products. Be proficient with MS Office programs. Why you should join our team Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way. Competitive Rewards: Reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution. Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential. Champion Diversity and Inclusion: We proudly celebrate and champion employment equity, diversity, and inclusion through our Affinity Committee, ensuring that every voice is empowered and heard. Lead the Sustainability Revolution: As part of our commitment to ESG, our Sustainability Committee drives our environmental initiatives and champions sustainable practices For more information about Bento Sushi and our opportunities, please visit We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as Food Production Manager, Food Production Supervisor, Food Production #J-18808-Ljbffr Bento Inc.