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Production Manager - Meat

Grecian Delight | Kronos, Glendale Heights, IL, United States


Grecian Delight | Kronos Food is seeking an experienced 1st shift Production Manager for our Glendale Heights IL facility. In this role, you will direct and coordinate overall operations for our production departments, ensuring objectives are achieved and quality standards are met. You will facilitate maximization of organizational and capital resources to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence and economic goals, and develop a culture of respect throughout the operation.

What you are going to be doing…

Facilitate maximization of organizational and capital resources to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence, and economic goals.

Ensure effective team development and foster a culture of respect.

Maintain standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance and use cost-effective technology and design to maximize production.

Assist in development of plant/department budget, monitor plant spending, and report on operating costs within functional areas.

Remain apprised of and keep management informed of cost and labor overruns, make recommendations, and implement solutions to related issues.

Work closely with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment.

Assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

What you need to have…

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

5+ years’ experience in a meat processing food manufacturing environment in a senior leadership role.

Strong leadership skills: demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop others.

Knowledgeable in applicable regulatory compliance (OSHA, USDA, FDA, etc.)

Working knowledge of GMP’s, SOP’s, HACCP, OSHA and other quality and safety programs in food processing environments.

Experience with USDA is required.

Ability to develop and communicate clear instructions, procedures, and processes.

What we offer…

Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs

Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family

Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting

Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs

Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account Contributions

Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000, Bonus Potential 15%.

Grecian Delight | Kronos Food Corp is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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