153 Smithfield Foods jobs in the United States
Food Manufacturing
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Job Title: Food Manfacturing
Location: Center Hill, FL
Shift: 7:00 AM - Finish (10-12-hour day shift with overtime available)
Pay Rate: $13/hr weekly pay
Responsibilities:
Cutting and trimming meat using hand tools such as knives and wizard trimmers
Packing materials
Comfortable working in a wet and damp environment OR cold and damp environment
Stacking product
Qualifications:
Ability to lift, bend, and squat as part of general labor
Ability to work Monday through Saturday
Able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Experience in a cold storage or processing plant preferred but not required
Packer | Food Manufacturing
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Order: 20898
Order Type : Temp To Full-Time
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM + OT & Weekends as needed
Pay: $17-$19/hour (DOE)
Position Summary
We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join our production team.
You will play a key role in operating equipment, assembling products, and maintaining production flow. You'll ensure quality standards are met, follow safety protocols, and contribute to a positive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations
- Assemble, package, or process products per instructions.
- Monitor output to ensure quality standards.
- Assist with equipment setup and line changeovers.
- Inspect products for defects or deviations.
- Follow GMP and quality assurance procedures.
- Report quality issues promptly.
- Adhere to OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and company safety policies.
- Wear required PPE and follow safe work practices.
- Report hazards, accidents, or equipment issues.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
- Communicate issues and improvement ideas.
- Support training of new employees.
Required:
- Must be bilingual and able to pass E-Verify.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Basic math and measurement skills.
- Experience in manufacturing or assembly.
- Familiarity with GMP, ISO, and other quality standards.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work in varying temperatures, including warm areas.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
Food Manufacturing Supervisor
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Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor
Location: Reno, NV
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
Are you ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and values the chance to make a meaningful impact. The role involves supervising hourly associates in a production setting, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency across operations.
Key Responsibilities
+ Supervise and direct production associates to ensure timely completion of tasks.
+ Enforce and maintain safe working practices and compliance with QA procedures.
+ Train and develop team members in their respective roles.
+ Provide performance feedback and career development guidance.
+ Manage hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations as needed.
+ Conduct performance reviews and maintain accurate documentation.
+ Oversee early morning machine setup and associate readiness.
+ Review daily production schedules and ensure proper resource planning.
+ Monitor product quality, sanitation, and waste management.
+ Maintain HACCP compliance and ensure proper use of materials.
+ Plan and schedule production runs and verify associate time punches.
+ Review cost of goods and variance reports.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
+ Associate's degree or equivalent experience (2+ years in manufacturing supervision).
+ Strong communication skills in English; fluency in other languages is a plus.
+ Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP requirements.
+ Experience with safe food handling and production techniques.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Reno,NV.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.
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Food Manufacturing Packer
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Packer Team MemberHiring for the off shifts:Mid shift 3pm-11pmNight shift 11pm-7amStarting Hourly Rate - $15.90 (additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for Mid and Night shift)
Do you love snacks? Do you want to be part of a team that makes people happy with delicious products? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Packer Team Member in our warehouse production department at Shearer's Foods!
As a Packer Team Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our snacks reach our customers in perfect condition. You will use your skills and attention to detail to package and prepare our products for shipment. You will also keep your work area clean and organized, and support your teammates as needed.
At Shearer's Foods, we appreciate our employees and their hard work. We reward you with competitive pay and benefits, as well as opportunities for growth and development. We are looking for people like you who have:
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work as part of a team and encourage others
- Basic math and counting skills
- Ability to stand for up to eight hours and lift up to 25+ pounds
Don't miss this opportunity to join the Shearer's Foods team and start your career as a packer team member. Apply today and let us welcome you!
We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 30 days:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available after 90 days.
You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace
Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is your invitation to apply now!
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Manager, Maintenance - Food Manufacturing
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JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Manager is a critical role with oversight of all planned and unplanned facility, processing equipment, material handling equipment, and were applicable fleet maintenance. This position will be responsible for implementing industry leading preventive, predictive, and urgent repair strategies, and processes to increase overall equipment reliability. A successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of manufacturing equipment, and experience developing and leading, multi-shift maintenance teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead safety in the department and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements to include OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and other local, state, and federal regulations. As per Sysco's policies and procedures, maintain an effective lockout-tagout program to ensure employee safety during equipment shutdowns.
Lead an organization responsible for the maintenance, repair and overall reliability of production equipment, process utilities, MHE, facility/grounds and fleet shop (if applicable). Collaborate with the operations team to improve site employee safety, food safety production quality, and equipment reliability.
Provide leadership, coaching and technical direction to maintenance associates and operations staff to enhance employee knowledge, succession planning, and to retain top talent. Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
Manage and lead associate headcount and staffing schedules to ensure proper maintenance converge for operations. May include coverage for two shifts, weekend work, extended overtime, on-call, and emergency response situations.
Manage personnel performance, including employee reviews, real-time coaching/performance improvement, documented disciplinary action, time and attendance.
Effectively communicate companywide goals regarding safety, sustainability, efficiency, and performance to the Maintenance Team. Utilize equipment and departmental key performance indicators (KPI) to initiate continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities to increase equipment reliability.
Lead and manage equipment and facility capital projects from the initial proposal stages through final completion and commissioning. Includes referencing and complying with Sysco design and construction guidelines, building, and maintaining relationships with contractors, developing project timelines and budgets, hosting project status meetings, escalating constraints, and collaboration with Sysco's Global Support Center support groups.
Responsible for managing and utilizing computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to complete reactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective work orders safely, accurately and on time. To include approving work orders, auditing work completed (both internal and external), accurate parts inventory, requesting modifications to PM task lists, PM schedules, assets relocations, etc.
Responsible for managing monthly expense budget to include repairs, spare parts, consumables, professional services, and departmental overtime.
Manage capital costs to ensure projects are completed within budget and make recommendations for future capital needs to properly maintain the facility.
Responsible for the completion of refrigeration, fire suppression, electrical infrastructure and process utility compliance inspections and logs that must be completed accurately and on time. Participate in compliance audits, reviews, and corrective action plans.
Timely and effectively manage third-party vendors and contractors to complete specialized preventive maintenance and repairs throughout the facility to ensure safe and reliable equipment. May include equipment rebuilds, emergency repair work, compliance mechanical integrity tasks, project work, etc.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION :
$99,400 - $149,000
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Required:
High school diploma or GED required.
Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required).
Education Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical related discipline is preferred.
Facility maintenance tech school
Trade electrical I & II training
Experience Required:
Seven (7) plus years of leading and managing a maintenance organization in a manufacturing environment.
Ten (10) plus years of equipment/facility maintenance and repair experience.
Project management/capital improvements and budget management experience.
Maintenance management software and the development of a preventive and predictive maintenance program.
Experience managing spare parts inventory.
Experience using lockout tagout, job hazard analysis, hot work permits, confined space, etc.
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing electronic controls and electrical components (high and low voltage); motors, contactors, relay logic, PLC's, etc.
Working knowledge of OSHA general industry electrical safety standards; Title 29
Experience with NFPA 70 National electrical code and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements
Experience with OSHA electrical Arc Flash requirement
Experience maintaining rotary screw and reciprocating compressed air systems
Experience maintaining hot water systems; boilers, on demand water heaters, etc.
Experience with the use of condition diagnostic techniques including vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermographic testing.
Experience Preferred:
Experience working in a food processing environment and familiar with USDA, FDA, and SQF policies and procedures.
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
Licenses/Certifications Required:
Valid Driver License with a "clean" driving record
Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.
Ammonia Sites Only:
Refrigeration Operator I / RETA: CARO
Licenses/Certifications Preferred:
Electrical Arc Flash training
Trade electrical I & II training
Ammonia Sites Only:
Refrigeration Operator II / RETA: CIRO
RETA CIRO in addition to RETA CARO
Technical Skills and Abilities:
Proficient with Lean Manufacturing practices including 5-S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, work center metrics, and continuous improvement processes and able to instruct others in these practices.
Proficient with equipment reliability practices and methodologies. Experience with RCA / FMEA desired.
Effective leadership and coaching skills, with a proven ability in coaching and developing others.
Ability to support team with the sourcing and purchase of equipment parts, materials, and supplies.
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems as well as Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
Management of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to create and submit budgetary recommendations/requests regarding capital expenditures and maintenance repairs.
Ability to prepare management update reports related to schedule performance, job costs tracking, and on time performance
Ability to coach and support staff after-hours.
Ability to overcome obstacles and demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving objectives.
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
Demonstrates determination and persistence while treating others with respect.
High degree of independence, judgment, attention to detail and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces. The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call. The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Manager, Maintenance - Food Manufacturing
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JOB SUMMARY The Maintenance Manager is a critical role with oversight of all planned and unplanned facility, processing equipment, material handling equipment, and were applicable fleet maintenance. This position will be responsible for implementing industry leading preventive, predictive, and urgent repair strategies, and processes to increase overall equipment reliability. A successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of manufacturing equipment, and experience developing and leading, multi-shift maintenance teams. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead safety in the department and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements to include OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and other local, state, and federal regulations. As per Sysco's policies and procedures, maintain an effective lockout-tagout program to ensure employee safety during equipment shutdowns. * Lead an organization responsible for the maintenance, repair and overall reliability of production equipment, process utilities, MHE, facility/grounds and fleet shop (if applicable). Collaborate with the operations team to improve site employee safety, food safety production quality, and equipment reliability. * Provide leadership, coaching and technical direction to maintenance associates and operations staff to enhance employee knowledge, succession planning, and to retain top talent. Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation. * Manage and lead associate headcount and staffing schedules to ensure proper maintenance converge for operations. May include coverage for two shifts, weekend work, extended overtime, on-call, and emergency response situations. * Manage personnel performance, including employee reviews, real-time coaching/performance improvement, documented disciplinary action, time and attendance. * Effectively communicate companywide goals regarding safety, sustainability, efficiency, and performance to the Maintenance Team. Utilize equipment and departmental key performance indicators (KPI) to initiate continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities to increase equipment reliability. * Lead and manage equipment and facility capital projects from the initial proposal stages through final completion and commissioning. Includes referencing and complying with Sysco design and construction guidelines, building, and maintaining relationships with contractors, developing project timelines and budgets, hosting project status meetings, escalating constraints, and collaboration with Sysco's Global Support Center support groups. * Responsible for managing and utilizing computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to complete reactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective work orders safely, accurately and on time. To include approving work orders, auditing work completed (both internal and external), accurate parts inventory, requesting modifications to PM task lists, PM schedules, assets relocations, etc. * Responsible for managing monthly expense budget to include repairs, spare parts, consumables, professional services, and departmental overtime. * Manage capital costs to ensure projects are completed within budget and make recommendations for future capital needs to properly maintain the facility. * Responsible for the completion of refrigeration, fire suppression, electrical infrastructure and process utility compliance inspections and logs that must be completed accurately and on time. Participate in compliance audits, reviews, and corrective action plans. * Timely and effectively manage third-party vendors and contractors to complete specialized preventive maintenance and repairs throughout the facility to ensure safe and reliable equipment. May include equipment rebuilds, emergency repair work, compliance mechanical integrity tasks, project work, etc. COMPENSATION INFORMATION : $99,400 - $149,000 The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: * High school diploma or GED required. * Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required). Education Preferred: * Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical related discipline is preferred. * Facility maintenance tech school * Trade electrical I & II training Experience Required: * Seven (7) plus years of leading and managing a maintenance organization in a manufacturing environment. * Ten (10) plus years of equipment/facility maintenance and repair experience. * Project management/capital improvements and budget management experience. * Maintenance management software and the development of a preventive and predictive maintenance program. * Experience managing spare parts inventory. * Experience using lockout tagout, job hazard analysis, hot work permits, confined space, etc. * Experience with troubleshooting and repairing electronic controls and electrical components (high and low voltage); motors, contactors, relay logic, PLC's, etc. * Working knowledge of OSHA general industry electrical safety standards; Title 29 * Experience with NFPA 70 National electrical code and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements * Experience with OSHA electrical Arc Flash requirement * Experience maintaining rotary screw and reciprocating compressed air systems * Experience maintaining hot water systems; boilers, on demand water heaters, etc. * Experience with the use of condition diagnostic techniques including vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermographic testing. Experience Preferred: * Experience working in a food processing environment and familiar with USDA, FDA, and SQF policies and procedures. * Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program in a Lean Manufacturing environment. Licenses/Certifications Required: * Valid Driver License with a 'clean' driving record * Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months. * Ammonia Sites Only: * Refrigeration Operator I / RETA: CARO Licenses/Certifications Preferred: * Electrical Arc Flash training * Trade electrical I & II training * Ammonia Sites Only: * Refrigeration Operator II / RETA: CIRO * RETA CIRO in addition to RETA CARO Technical Skills and Abilities: * Proficient with Lean Manufacturing practices including 5-S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, work center metrics, and continuous improvement processes and able to instruct others in these practices. * Proficient with equipment reliability practices and methodologies. Experience with RCA / FMEA desired. * Effective leadership and coaching skills, with a proven ability in coaching and developing others. * Ability to support team with the sourcing and purchase of equipment parts, materials, and supplies. * Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems as well as Programmable Logic Controls (PLC). * Management of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to create and submit budgetary recommendations/requests regarding capital expenditures and maintenance repairs. * Ability to prepare management update reports related to schedule performance, job costs tracking, and on time performance * Ability to coach and support staff after-hours. * Ability to overcome obstacles and demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving objectives. * Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions. * Demonstrates determination and persistence while treating others with respect. * High degree of independence, judgment, attention to detail and time management skills. * Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. * Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. 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Plant Manager - Food Manufacturing
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Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.
Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety are always our top priority.
Position:
The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to manufacturing operations to include direct responsibility of production, shipping, maintenance, quality, and human resources. The Plant Manager works closely with the operations team to direct and manage the day-to-day operation of the facility and may serve as liaison between the Plant and other departments including Sales, Distribution, Corporate, and State and Federal Regulatory Personnel. These processes must be executed safely and in a fashion that optimizes manufacturing costs while meeting company product quality standards.
General Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and direction to the plant in all areas of responsibility including and not limited to planning, production, processing, packaging, cold storage, and shipping.
- Supports plant leadership in overseeing the overall activities of the manufacturing facilities of the plant to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, produced and shipped safely at the lowest landed cost and standards to meet the customers' requirements and service level agreements while maintaining established quality standards.
- Analyzes plant operations and key metrics to maintain operational efficiencies within each department.
- Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, yield, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Provides leadership to the inventory and production team to ensure adequate inventory of raw materials, and proper receipt, data entry, and confirmation is completed accurately and timely.
- Collects and reports reliable information to measure the performance of the plant and of the various plant departments as required.
- Is responsible for ensuring customer needs are satisfied through scheduling processes which ensure that products are manufactured, loaded, and shipped to our various customers at the ordered quantities and on the required day.
- Ensures that appropriate SOPs are developed, executed and maintained for all aspects of our business.
- Is responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements and rules.
- Assists on resolution of customer complaints and issues of product quality.
- Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
- Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company.
- Leads by example. This includes ensuring compliance with all company policies, standards, specifications, and national suppliers.
- Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
- Sets the performance management goals for the local leadership team and provides performance reviews at the company specified sequence.
Qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of regulatory laws and responsibilities as they pertain to Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Proficient understanding of budgeting and cost control.
- Proven track record of improved results in the areas of quality, safety, service and cost.
- Knowledge of Environmental, Safety, and Workers Compensation knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Ability to select, coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree
- MUST HAVE: a minimum of 5 years hands-on management experience in food manufacturing setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
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Plant Manager - Food Manufacturing
Posted today
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Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.
Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety are always our top priority.
Position:
The Plant Manager provides leadership and direction to manufacturing operations to include direct responsibility of production, shipping, maintenance, quality, and human resources. The Plant Manager works closely with the operations team to direct and manage the day-to-day operation of the facility and may serve as liaison between the Plant and other departments including Sales, Distribution, Corporate, and State and Federal Regulatory Personnel. These processes must be executed safely and in a fashion that optimizes manufacturing costs while meeting company product quality standards.
General Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and direction to the plant in all areas of responsibility including and not limited to planning, production, processing, packaging, cold storage, and shipping.
- Supports plant leadership in overseeing the overall activities of the manufacturing facilities of the plant to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, produced and shipped safely at the lowest landed cost and standards to meet the customers' requirements and service level agreements while maintaining established quality standards.
- Analyzes plant operations and key metrics to maintain operational efficiencies within each department.
- Is responsible for expense management and control, including shrink, yield, labor and overhead costs utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Provides leadership to the inventory and production team to ensure adequate inventory of raw materials, and proper receipt, data entry, and confirmation is completed accurately and timely.
- Collects and reports reliable information to measure the performance of the plant and of the various plant departments as required.
- Is responsible for ensuring customer needs are satisfied through scheduling processes which ensure that products are manufactured, loaded, and shipped to our various customers at the ordered quantities and on the required day.
- Ensures that appropriate SOPs are developed, executed and maintained for all aspects of our business.
- Is responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements and rules.
- Assists on resolution of customer complaints and issues of product quality.
- Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
- Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company.
- Leads by example. This includes ensuring compliance with all company policies, standards, specifications, and national suppliers.
- Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
- Sets the performance management goals for the local leadership team and provides performance reviews at the company specified sequence.
Qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of regulatory laws and responsibilities as they pertain to Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Proficient understanding of budgeting and cost control.
- Proven track record of improved results in the areas of quality, safety, service and cost.
- Knowledge of Environmental, Safety, and Workers Compensation knowledge.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Ability to select, coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree
- MUST HAVE: a minimum of 5 years hands-on management experience in food manufacturing setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
Sanitation Team- Food Manufacturing
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Shearers Foods in Waterford (Erie County)continues to grow!
Our expansion has created opportunities in our Sanitation Department.
Do you have experience in Industrial Cleaning? Do you love having weekends off or to only work the weekend and have 4 days off a week! We have roles for both!
Sanitation Team Member
Mon. - Fri.: 7am-3pm
Fri. Sat. & Sun.: 6am-6pm (work 36 hours get paid for 40!)
Fri. Sat. & Sun.: 6pm-6am (work 36 hours get paid for 40! plus an additional $1.50 per/hr shift differential)
Starting base wage $17.35 per/hr
Benefit eligibility after 30 days & PTO after just 90 days!
Apply today for immediate consideration!
We are hiring a Sanitation Worker to join our team and ensure that our plant is always clean and compliant with GMP and Food Safety standards. You will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the plant, from the ceilings to the floor, using chemicals and power washers. You will also be trained to operate a forklift and a scissor lift and perform other duties as assigned.
Do you have a passion for cleanliness and safety?
- Prior experience in industrial cleaning with the use of industrial power-washing equipment and chemical cleaning, or janitorial services cleaning preferred.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to high temperatures, fumes, moving parts, noise, allergens, heights, and hot surfaces required.
We Offer a Feast of Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days.
You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace
Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Manager, Maintenance - Food Manufacturing

Posted 2 days ago
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The Maintenance Manager is a critical role with oversight of all planned and unplanned facility, processing equipment, material handling equipment, and were applicable fleet maintenance. This position will be responsible for implementing industry leading preventive, predictive, and urgent repair strategies, and processes to increase overall equipment reliability. A successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of manufacturing equipment, and experience developing and leading, multi-shift maintenance teams.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Lead safety in the department and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements to include OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and other local, state, and federal regulations. As per Sysco's policies and procedures, maintain an effective lockout-tagout program to ensure employee safety during equipment shutdowns.
+ Lead an organization responsible for the maintenance, repair and overall reliability of production equipment, process utilities, MHE, facility/grounds and fleet shop (if applicable). Collaborate with the operations team to improve site employee safety, food safety production quality, and equipment reliability.
+ Provide leadership, coaching and technical direction to maintenance associates and operations staff to enhance employee knowledge, succession planning, and to retain top talent. Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
+ Manage and lead associate headcount and staffing schedules to ensure proper maintenance converge for operations. May include coverage for two shifts, weekend work, extended overtime, on-call, and emergency response situations.
+ Manage personnel performance, including employee reviews, real-time coaching/performance improvement, documented disciplinary action, time and attendance.
+ Effectively communicate companywide goals regarding safety, sustainability, efficiency, and performance to the Maintenance Team. Utilize equipment and departmental key performance indicators (KPI) to initiate continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities to increase equipment reliability.
+ Lead and manage equipment and facility capital projects from the initial proposal stages through final completion and commissioning. Includes referencing and complying with Sysco design and construction guidelines, building, and maintaining relationships with contractors, developing project timelines and budgets, hosting project status meetings, escalating constraints, and collaboration with Sysco's Global Support Center support groups.
+ Responsible for managing and utilizing computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to complete reactive, preventive, predictive, and corrective work orders safely, accurately and on time. To include approving work orders, auditing work completed (both internal and external), accurate parts inventory, requesting modifications to PM task lists, PM schedules, assets relocations, etc.
+ Responsible for managing monthly expense budget to include repairs, spare parts, consumables, professional services, and departmental overtime.
+ Manage capital costs to ensure projects are completed within budget and make recommendations for future capital needs to properly maintain the facility.
+ Responsible for the completion of refrigeration, fire suppression, electrical infrastructure and process utility compliance inspections and logs that must be completed accurately and on time. Participate in compliance audits, reviews, and corrective action plans.
+ Timely and effectively manage third-party vendors and contractors to complete specialized preventive maintenance and repairs throughout the facility to ensure safe and reliable equipment. May include equipment rebuilds, emergency repair work, compliance mechanical integrity tasks, project work, etc.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education Required:**
+ High school diploma or GED required.
+ Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required).
**Education Preferred:**
+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical related discipline is preferred.
+ Facility maintenance tech school
+ Trade electrical I & II training
**Experience Required:**
+ Seven (7) plus years of leading and managing a maintenance organization in a manufacturing environment.
+ Ten (10) plus years of equipment/facility maintenance and repair experience.
+ Project management/capital improvements and budget management experience.
+ Maintenance management software and the development of a preventive and predictive maintenance program.
+ Experience managing spare parts inventory.
+ Experience using lockout tagout, job hazard analysis, hot work permits, confined space, etc.
+ Experience with troubleshooting and repairing electronic controls and electrical components (high and low voltage); motors, contactors, relay logic, PLC's, etc.
+ Working knowledge of OSHA general industry electrical safety standards; Title 29
+ Experience with NFPA 70 National electrical code and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements
+ Experience with OSHA electrical Arc Flash requirement
+ Experience maintaining rotary screw and reciprocating compressed air systems
+ Experience maintaining hot water systems; boilers, on demand water heaters, etc.
+ Experience with the use of condition diagnostic techniques including vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermographic testing.
**Experience Preferred:**
+ Experience working in a food processing environment and familiar with USDA, FDA, and SQF policies and procedures.
+ Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
**Licenses/Certifications Required:**
+ Valid Driver License with a "clean" driving record
+ Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.
+ Ammonia Sites Only:
+ Refrigeration Operator I / RETA: CARO
**Licenses/Certifications Preferred:**
+ Electrical Arc Flash training
+ Trade electrical I & II training
+ Ammonia Sites Only:
+ Refrigeration Operator II / RETA: CIRO
+ RETA CIRO in addition to RETA CARO
**Technical Skills and Abilities:**
+ Proficient with Lean Manufacturing practices including 5-S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, work center metrics, and continuous improvement processes and able to instruct others in these practices.
+ Proficient with equipment reliability practices and methodologies. Experience with RCA / FMEA desired.
+ Effective leadership and coaching skills, with a proven ability in coaching and developing others.
+ Ability to support team with the sourcing and purchase of equipment parts, materials, and supplies.
+ Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems as well as Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
+ Management of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to create and submit budgetary recommendations/requests regarding capital expenditures and maintenance repairs.
+ Ability to prepare management update reports related to schedule performance, job costs tracking, and on time performance
+ Ability to coach and support staff after-hours.
+ Ability to overcome obstacles and demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving objectives.
+ Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
+ Demonstrates determination and persistence while treating others with respect.
+ High degree of independence, judgment, attention to detail and time management skills.
+ Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
+ Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
**Physical Demands:**
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
**Work Environment:**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces. The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call. The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Anticipated Closed Date:
11/30/2025
The deadline may be extended based on good faith of the business needs. The posting will be updated when the deadline is extended.
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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.