IRCA
food manufacturing
ProductionManager
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“Production Manager at IRCA. Skills: Production Management, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Leadership. Oversees food production of a 24 hour / 3 shift operation. Ensure a safe working environment”
What You'll Achieve.
strive for world class safety standards; Efficiently execute the production schedule to meet customer needs; Establishes KPIs to manage processes; optimize available resources; Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the production department; Drive operational efficiency initiatives; Manage the plant production department within budget; Develop a data and process driven department with a sense of urgency; creating high performing teams
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving capabilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, Proven experience managing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, knowledge of manufacturing operations, food safety, GMPs, continuous improvement methodologies, leadership skills, communication skills, organizational skills, Proven ability to drive results, improve operational performance, lead change, analytical capabilities, problem-solving capabilities, Computer proficiency, Ability to adapt and lead effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field, food manufacturing experience, Lean Manufacturing experience, Operational Excellence experience, Bilingual in Spanish
What You'll Do.
Oversees food production of a 24 hour / 3 shift operation
Ensure a safe working environment
strive for world class safety standards
Ownership in the production of safe
Efficiently execute the production schedule
Establishes and promotes Performance Management
Establishes KPIs to manage processes
offers expertise in development of any new process manufacturing KPIs
Leverages process and organizational knowledge
support business goals
Builds relationship within Irca Group organization
optimize available resources
Develop and maintain efficient SOPs
Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the production department
Communicate and enforce regulatory & Irca Group standards
Drive operational efficiency initiatives
a continuous improvement mindset
Manage the plant production department within budget
Promote a positive working environment
Develop a data and process driven department
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Builds relationship within Irca Group organization to optimize available resources; Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the production department, both Supervision and Operators; Invests time in people development for optimum performance, creating high performing teams, empowers others to be successful
Communication Scope
leadership; communication; organizational skills
Full Job Description
## Description IRCA is a prominent international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. They cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers, including consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The company's core product offerings consist of chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and various other bakery and pastry ingredients. Headquartered in Italy, IRCA was acquired by Advent International, a global private equity firm, in July 2022. The company has demonstrated a strong history of growth over the past decade. As part of its growth strategy, IRCA made two bolt-on acquisitions in 2022. They acquired Cesarin, a provider of candied fruits, and Anastasi, a supplier of pistachio ingredients. These acquisitions expanded IRCA's product portfolio and market reach. More recently, IRCA acquired the leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target company focuses on high-value specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment. Their product range includes sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates, and fruit purées. This deal, successfully completed in March of 2023, is a transformative move for IRCA, establishing them as a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry. With this acquisition, IRCA has a combined revenue of €1 billion in 2023 and a presence in 22 manufacturing facilities across Europe, the US, and Vietnam. This expanded manufacturing footprint and diversified product portfolio positions IRCA as a key player in the market, serving a wide range of customers in the bakery, pastry, and gelato sectors, as well as food manufacturers. ## Essential Responsibilities Oversees food production of a 24 hour / 3 shift operation. Ensure a safe working environment, strive for world class safety standards. Ownership in the production of safe, quality food and program compliance. Efficiently exe
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