Manager, Production Control

The Neil Jones Food Company is looking for a Production Control Manager at our Tomatek facility in Firebaugh, CA. The Neil Jones Food Company processes superior quality, fresh packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. With headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 35 years.

NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA. We are seeking a Production Control Manager to be an integral part of the plant operations team. This leader will be providing cost analysis results to assist management in decision making or other financial initiatives, production reporting, and monitoring of internal controls for a food processing plant with multiple product lines and corresponding raw materials.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitates production information (“PIDs”) by reviewing, correcting and ensuring consumption entries are timely and accurately completed and closed, which drives the value of completed production. Reviews, troubleshoots, and approves PID/Recap reporting. Manages processing data and performance metrics; performs timely analysis and reporting of operational metrics related to production efficiency (including yield, labor, consumption, throughputs, etc.)

and spend. Provides costing for projects plant-wide (Ex.: cannery, new SKU demands, labor). Generates reports by analyzing costs and resources, and helps determine actionable projects .

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business management or related field; or, an equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the job. 5 years’ experience in manufacturing and distribution operations environment plus 1 years’ supervisory experience. Excellent knowledge of advanced Excel functions; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint) including knowledge of Oracle, and People.

Soft. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit screen, and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available Company paid Life and AD&D insurance 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time Employee Assistance Program Numerous other voluntary insurance products available Free parking Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify E-Verify Participation If You Have the Right to Work, Don't Let Anyone Take It Away We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.