Food Production Manager / Pack Out - Middletown, PA

 

 

Salary:  $75,000 - $80,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity 

 

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Fresh & Ready Food Group is a member of Canteen. Canteen sets the national standard for excellence in automated retail, and EVERY segment of our business is thriving.  We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel our growth.  YOU bring enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation.  TOGETHER we’ll continue transforming the micro-market, dining, coffee, and vending industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

 

Job Summary:

The Production Manager – Pack‑Out Operations is a hybrid leadership role responsible for overseeing food production, pack‑out execution, and overall operational performance within a food manufacturing environment. This position manages daily production and pack‑out activities while ensuring food safety, quality standards, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. The Production Manager serves as a hands‑on leader who takes ownership of operations, timelines, staff development, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

•    Is well versed in all aspects of foodservice management, with a proven track record of success
•    Takes ownership of the operation and ensure operation meets all timelines for service and all other timelines established by management and/or client
•    Manages all financials including planning, budget development and analysis, and financial reporting
•    Is proactive and positive; interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, peers, managers, suppliers, clients and customers
•    Possesses knowledge and understanding of meal requirements.
•    Assures standardized recipes are followed and ensures proper portioning of foods.
•    Verifies all items in their proper quantity are prepared for tray line.
•    Audits records to ensure conformance with the Company and government as well as regulations and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation and record keeping
•    Hires, trains and develops the associates
•    Monitors and investigates any overages or shortages.
•    Collaborates with the managers of all the departments and the Director of Operations to ensure all tasks on daily production are completed.
•    Participates in managerial and food quality meetings.
•    Verifies food safety records are completed.
•    Monitors labeling all items with proper information.
•    Practices and enforces all federal, state, and local regulations.
•    Schedules Maintenance on all equipment.
•    Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Education, Work Experience or Capability Requirements: 

•    B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of  directly related experience preferred.
•    4+  years of direct foodservice operational management experience in food manufacturing, restaurant,  hotel, country club and/or experience producing meals for outside groups.
•    Excellent knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation a plus.
•    Experience with P&L accountability is highly desirable.
•    Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels
•    Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
•    Proficient computer skills to include various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs and email.
•    ServSafe® certified is preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Managerial staff must be available to work 8–10 hours per day, based on business needs. 
• Ability to work in a refrigerated manufacturing environment (34°F–40°F).
• Ability to push, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time throughout the workday. 
• Ability to use hands and arms for tasks requiring seizing, holding, grasping, turning, and other repetitive hand    movements.

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