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Director, Production - Meat - Seafood Manufacturing

Sysco

Chicago, ILFull-time$107–161K/yrPosted 1 day agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation
$107–161K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Sysco seeks a Director of Production for its Buckhead Chicago meat processing facility, responsible for leading department managers across cut, prep, packaging, and warehouse operations, ensuring food and employee safety, driving efficiency, managing costs, and collaborating with sales and merchandising on product development while delivering high-quality cuts and maximizing productivity.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor’sFour Years Leadership of Meat Processing Background

Full job description

Company: US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 60140 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $107,200 - $160,800 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the leadership of the department managers within the processing facility including cut, prep, packaging, and warehouse. Stay involved in the process and have a good understanding of the departments' needs such as systems, staffing, and equipment. Other areas of responsibility are food safety, employee safety, fielding employee and customer complaints and ensure high-quality cuts at the highest possible yield along with maximizing pounds per man-hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for managing plant production and working with management to ensure the continual operational improvement of efficiencies and effectiveness of the company.
  • Coordinate with all departments within the organization to establish and carry out operational challenges.
  • Direct, monitor and appraise the performance of all areas immediately reporting and provide direction on areas of concern or new tasks.
  • Maintain qualified personnel in positions that report directly and recommend compensation for all production employees.
  • Participates as part of the management team to develop business strategies, company policy, and company direction.
  • Provide input and leadership on decision-making issues, review and approve costs in labor, equipment, supplies and other areas as they relate to the overall operation.
  • Work with customers, sales, and merchandising functions on product development and building meat knowledge.
  • Assist with customer and field sales inquiries to offer solutions to resolve problems.
  • Provide analysis to president as requested.
  • Approve major projects or personal changes within the production facility.
  • Give a reason for the expenditure include the benefits the new equipment will bring to the facility and an estimated pay off time based on studies leading to the decision for purchase.

QUALIFICATIONS Education

  • Bachelor’s preferred

Experience

  • Four years leadership of Meat processing background

Professional Skills

  • Leadership skills

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OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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