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| DBB-2147 ** ATTN: MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS! ** |
| Worried about the stability of your job? concerned with your lack of opportunities to grow? Frustrated that you are constantly pushed to do more with less? We are in need of (3) Maintenance Managers in the Midwest USA. Our clients are very selective, top performing leaders in the food processing industry. If you are a Top Performing Maintenance Manager in the food processing industry, we want to talk to you! MUST: Have 7-10+ years experience in Maintenance Management in the food processing industry; Be a demonstrated LEADER of the Maintenance team in a high-speed processing/packaging environment; Be a Hands-On coach/mentor to the team; Have a PROACTIVE/PREVENTATIVE attitude towards maintenance; Have experience with Mechanical and Electrical supervision; Have a stable job history; Have Ammonia refrigeration knowledge/experience; Bachelor’s degree, CMRP, is a plus! If you are a Top 10%-er who meets (or exceeds) the above MUST HAVES please submit your resume AND a list of processing/packaging equipment you are experienced with. Very competitive SALARY ($70k-$80k+), BENEFIT packages and RELOCATION assistance will be provided to the successful candidates! |
| DBB-2773 Maintenance Manager (WI) |
| * VERY CONFIDENTIAL-LOCATION and COMPANY CANNOT BE ADVERTISED * Excellent opportunity with an industry leader! Plus, a high-profile position at the flagship plant!! This position leads a team of two dozen Maintenance Techs in a highly automated, high speed food manufacturing facility. Reports to Plant Manager with a dotted line to Corp. Engineering/Maintenance Manager. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years in Food Industry Maintenance Management. Must have demonstrated proficiency in Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Management, and be a team builder. Strong Leadership skills a must. Interested applicants must provide a list of automation equipment they are familiar with. B.S. Engineering (or related technical field) preferred. Excellent relocation and benefits package will be offered. Salary: $80,000+ |
| DBB-2294 Sr. Plant Engineer (IL) |
| We are a high performing industry leader in need of a solid, top performer for our position, open due to growth and expansion!! Excellent opportunity to join the team of a growing and progressive food processor. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 8-10 years experience as a Plant Engineer or Engineering Manager within the food processing, pharmaceutical, or HBA industries. Only candidates with a consumer product, high-speed packaging background will be considered. This position will be responsible for all capital project management/facility engineering to include construction, mechanical, electrical, PLCs, etc. Will report directly to the V.P. Operations. Engineering Degree required. Salary: $85-$100,000. Good benefit and relocation package will be offered. Pleasant Midwest community. |
| DBB-2807 Customer Service Rep/Account Mgr |
| Worried that your job may be in jeopardy because of our economic conditions? Concerned about your financial future? Fed up with the restrictions imposed on you? Since we give you an ownership stake in our business, you are not one of them, you are one of US! Obviously, you will need to have the skill sets that will make you successful in this position and naturally, you will want to check us out too; because the Right Fit is the most important requirement for both of us. If you are a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, we may be a good fit for each other! A little bit about us: We provide sanitary, fluid processing equipment and maintenance services (Capital and MRO) exclusively to food processing companies. We are a premier, award-winning distributor for the top manufacturers and customers in the food processing industry. The growth of our nationwide customer base and distribution channel is in need of an individual experienced in the food processing industry. Responsibilities for this position include: Big picture, long-term thinking. Must be a team player who is able to think and act like a business owner. Presenting our company to maintenance managers/engineers/buyers at food processing facilities to promote the products and services that we offer. This includes customers where existing relationships exist as well as prospecting and reaching out to new customers. Support customers and relationships in the food processing industry to provide products for their needs using our company resources. Including answering technical questions about the operation and maintenance of the equipment we sell. Proposing our products, services and resources to customers regarding specific applications/projects. Including order entry, delivery tracking, processing RGAs, etc. Developing and maintaining long term business relationships. Representing our company at trade shows and various networking functions. A minimum of 5-10 years recent experience in the food processing industry (NO exceptions). Dairy industry preferred. While a BS Degree is preferred, we will consider related experience in lieu of a degree. Engineering or Maintenance background helpful. Local candidates highly preferred (or be willing to relocate self). Base salary starting in the $35-$40,000 range plus bonus plus 100% company funded retirement plus top of the line benefits package. |
| DBB-2824 6 Sigma/Lean Mfg/Cont Improvement Engineer (MO) |
| Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Engineer needed for this Industry Leading Food Manufacturer! Qualified candidates will be degreed (Engineering preferred; MBA a plus). Must be Black Belt Certified or Master Black Belt Certified. Minimum of 3 years work experience in a food processing environment highly preferred. Must have a high degree of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing knowledge. Successful candidate will provide Continuous Improvement support by developing and leading CI initiatives, using CI tools such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc., to drive cultural change and business improvement. Must possess documented success in implementing and achieving Continuous Improvement. Salary: $70-$90,000+ |
| DBB-2726 Packaging Systems/Continuous Improvement Engineer |
| !!CAREER TRACK for a Packaging Systems Engineer/Continuous Improvement Engineer!! We are an Industry Leading Food Manufacturer and are seeking (1) well qualified, degreed Engineer to improve performance through strong leadership of continuous improvement techniques (LEAN, TPM, KAIZEN, SIX SIGMA) and events! Not only will you troubleshoot EXISTING PROCESSES and systems, but you will be our key technical support for NEW CAPITAL PROJECTS as well. If you are a strong technical problem solver and you can effectively COMMUNICATE with various levels and platforms of our organization (Engineering, R&D, Production, Plant Management, Maintenance, etc) we want to talk with you!! You will have the opportunity to: Troubleshoot system issues through the use of continuous improvement techniques; Provide key technical support in capital projects and new product testing/start-ups; Develop/maintain strategic technical improvement plans for systems; Develop/deliver technical training for various levels of the organization and serve as a divisional resource for our Fortune 500 organization. Engineering Degree Required. BSME OR BS Packaging from ABET or NAIT accredited program. Six Sigma Certification highly preferred. 2-5 years related experience highly preferred. Starting Salary will be $70s-$80s. We will assist you with relocation expenses and provide a comprehensive benefits package. |
| DBB-2292 Maintenance Technician (MO) |
| Growing food manufacturer needs a Maintenance Tech ASAP! Wonderful, rural, family friendly community within 30-minute drive of a mid-metro!! Do not pass up this fantastic opportunity to join a world class company in the food processing industry. This is a FULL-TIME, PERMANENT position that will start on third shift with the potential of moving to first or second shift (5 consecutive, 8-hour shifts. Sunday night – Friday morning). This position ensures proper maintenance and operational status of plant equipment. Affected equipment includes manufacturing and packaging equipment, and support systems utilized by the plant. Preventive maintenance of all plant equipment. Maintenance of all plant equipment and some utility equipment. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on all plant equipment and some utility equipment. Experience troubleshooting PLCs. Experience working with 480 VAC industrial wiring. Mig/Tig welding of stainless steel required. Research parts needed for work/repairs and properly utilize the Parts Inventory and Work Order systems. Cover areas of the plant as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. Completion of project work as needed or required. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 2 years experience in industrial maintenance or related field with solid skills in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Skills with PLCs desirable. Available to work overtime if needed (end of shift and weekends). Should be teamwork oriented with good communication skills. Starting pay is $18-$20/Hour. Relocation assistance will be provided. |
Operations
Management
Operations Management
| DBB-1560 Production Supervisor (OH) |
| Excellent opportunity for an individual with a minimum of 1-3 years experience in first line floor supervision in a food processing environment! Good communication and leadership skills are required! You will be responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of up to 50 hourly personnel. Excellent opportunities for career growth and development. Very good benefit and relocation package will be offered!! Degree required. Salary: $40s-$50s |
| DBB-2068 ATTENTION PRODUCTION SUPERVISORS! |
| Many wonderful openings with growing, expanding food processors. Our clients are located nationally; if you have relocation preferences, now is the time to tell us!!!! The economy has improved, and our clients want to hire. Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-South locations. Degree highly preferred. Good relocation and benefits packages!! Salary: $60s+!!! |
| DBB-2810 Production Supervisor - A-Players Wanted!! (MO) |
| Excellent career development opportunity with growing and progressive leader in the food industry! The successful candidate will have the opportunity to earn a promotion in 2-3 years. This position starts in SW Missouri and a promotion would offer a relocation!! Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years experience in supervision in a food processing facility. Must have demonstrated LEADERSHIP skills, be TECHNICALLY savvy, possess high ETHICS, and demonstrate excellent COMMUNICATION skills. BS Degree REQUIRED. Engineering, food science, biology or related. Will supervise daily plant operations for their shift. Maintaining processing and packaging with 110 direct reports are your primary duties. Working knowledge of CIP/COP cleaning techniques will be helpful. Bakery experience a plus. Production techs will be your direct reports and you will report to the Shift Manager. Wonderful team style management environment. Good relocation and benefit package will be offered! Starting Salary: $60,000-$75,000 This is a wonderful opportunity with a Fortune 500 company! |
| DBB-2641 Production Supervisor (MN) |
| Excellent opportunity with growing and progressive food processor! Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2-3 years experience in first line production supervision in a food processing manufacturing facility. Will be heavily involved in the hiring of hourly personnel, training, scheduling, process improvement, troubleshooting, etc. Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift. Wonderful team style management environment. Good relocation and benefit package will be offered! Candidates with ties to Upper Midwest preferred. Degree preferred. Salary: $47-$55,000 |
| DBB-2809 Production Supervisor-1st Shift! (MO) |
| Excellent opportunity with growing and progressive food processor! The successful candidate will have the opportunity to earn a spot in Production Management or Maintenance Management within 3 to 5 years. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience in supervision in a food processing manufacturing facility. Will supervise daily plant operations for 1st shift. Maintaining process, packaging, plant housekeeping and sanitation are your primary duties. Working knowledge of CIP cleaning techniques will be helpful. Production and Sanitation technicians will be your direct reports and you will report to the Production Manager. Wonderful team style management environment. Good benefit package will be offered! BS Degree REQUIRED; Engineering, food science, biology or related. Starting Salary: $58-$67,000 |
| DBB-2658 Production Manager (ID) |
| High performing industry leader in need of a solid, top performer for their excellent new opportunity created out of growth and expansion! New, beautiful, state-of-the-art facility. This position will have several supervisors and a large group of hourly reporting. Strong preference for candidates experienced in working with high-speed packaging machinery and equipment. Successful candidate will have a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude. Client company will NOT consider candidates outside of the food industry. Starting salary: $60s-$70s. Good relocation and benefit package will be offered |
| DBB-2678 Production Supervisor (ID) |
| Worried that your job may be in jeopardy because of our economic conditions? Frustrated because you are ready for your next challenge, but your employer has frozen professional career growth opportunities? Concerned that you are becoming stagnant in your position? Our client is a high performing industry leader in need of a solid, top performer for their newly created position due to growth and expansion!! Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2-4 years experience as a first line production or packaging supervisor. This position will be responsible for the supervision of an hourly staff for an assigned shift: Scheduling, Training, Team Development, Budgeting, Planning, etc. Excellent opportunity for promotion will be available within this new, state-of-the-art facility. Successful candidate will have a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude. Degree preferred but will consider candidates with good, stable work experience. Good benefit and relocation package will be offered. Starting salary: $42-$50,000 |
| DBB-2713 1st Shift Production Manager (WI) |
| Excellent career opportunity!! Privately-held, nonunion, multi-site manufacturer is seeking Top Production Management candidate to develop into Plant Manager. Newer, state-of-the-art plant is focused on high-speed packaging. The successful candidate will possess 7-10 years of progressive supervisory experience in a food processing environment (No Exceptions). Must be technically competent and have demonstrated ability to coach and develop people in a team environment. Good relocation and benefit package will be offered!!! Nice lifestyle community with reasonable cost of living. Bachelors Degree Required (Science or Engineering preferred). Salary: $70s++ |
| DBB-2811 Production Supervisor/Team Leader!! (OH) |
| Excellent career development opportunity with growing and progressive leader in the food industry! The successful candidate will have the opportunity to earn a promotion in 2-3 years. This position starts in Ohio and a promotion would offer a relocation!! Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years experience in supervision in a food processing facility. Must have demonstrated LEADERSHIP skills, be TECHNICALLY savvy, possess high ETHICS, and demonstrate excellent COMMUNICATION skills. BS Degree REQUIRED. Engineering, food science, biology or related. Will supervise daily plant operations for their shift. Maintaining processing and packaging with 110 direct reports are your primary duties. Working knowledge of CIP/COP cleaning techniques will be helpful. Bakery experience a plus. Production techs will be your direct reports and you will report to the Shift Manager. Wonderful team style management environment. Good relocation and benefit package will be offered! Starting Salary: $60-$75,000 This is a wonderful opportunity with a Fortune 500 company! |
| DBB-2712 Production Manager (3rd Shift) (MO) |
| High-profile leadership position in a high-speed bakery manufacturing and packaging environment. Our client is looking for sharp up and comers still growing in their career; 5-7 years of food processing experience. Strong emphasis on Continuous Improvement. MUST have experience with laminated dough/pastries. Reports to and works hand-in-hand with Operations Manager. Must have Team Building Management style. Must have demonstrated ability with good judgment and decision making; organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple priorities. Individual will efficiently utilize all resources to maximize output, minimize downtime and waste, and improve throughput while maintaining quality of product. Will meet regularly with customers and directly supervise 3 production supervisors and indirectly manage 70 hourlies. Bachelors Degree required (Business or Engineering highly preferred). Salary: $60s |
| DBB-2410 Production Supervisor (MO) |
| Beautiful small town location! Must have 3-4 years prior supervisory experience within a food processing/bakery environment; MUST have experience with laminated dough / pastries. Must be hands-on, focused, task-oriented manager with top interpersonal communication skills. Responsible for making day-to-day decisions that affect the overall quality of the products and efficiencies of the production process. Will be responsible for managing team member motivation, coaching/counseling, and the performance evaluation process. Non-union facility. Must be flexible for shifts/OT. Degree preferred, but will consider non-degreed in lieu of solid bakery experience. Strong promotional opportunities! Starting Salary: $40s |
Technical
Technical
| DBB-2552 Sanitation Supervisor (MN) |
| Excellent new opportunity to join the team of a progressive and growing food processor with Nationally distributed products! Qualified candidate will have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a proven Sanitation Supervisor within the food processing industry. Will manage a staff of hourly technicians on third shift and also third party audits, while maintaining existing systems and procedures and authoring new procedures and documentation working within budgetary guidelines. Should have experience writing SSOPs and related documentation, troubleshooting micro issues. Very good opportunity for career growth with this multi-site manufacturer. Salary: $40s-$50s + nice bonus. Excellent relocation and benefit package will be offered. |
| DBB-2723 Quality Manager (MN) |
| Excellent new opportunity with growing and progressive food processor! This position will offer the opportunity to assume management responsibilities for this Quality Control program and to join a dynamic team of professionals!! Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 4-6 years experience in food processing quality control systems, providing leadership in SQF, HACCP and GMP programs, continuous improvement of product quality. 5 years supervisory experience in food operation including Quality systems, lab, sanitation responsibilities. Will manage 30 subordinates including 3 Supervisors. Proven track record of developing staff for professional growth with company. B.S. Food Science or related required. Excellent benefit and relocation package will be offered. Salary: $65-$80,000++ (good bonus program is in place!!). Nice lifestyle area!! |
| DBB-2744 Quality Assurance Supervisor (MO) |
| Immediate need with a National Food Processor!! This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and will have up to 10 reports including QA Techs and Leads. A minimum of 3 years experience in a food processing, lab environment is required. Will be actively involved in GMP, HACCP, Audits, training new QA Techs on analytical test methods, and more! Key leadership characteristics include following through on commitments, reacting appropriately under pressure, and coaching others in a tactful, positive manner. B.S. or A.S. in Food Science or related Sciences required; HACCP Certification preferred. Salary: $40s-$50s |
Human Resources/Safety
Human Resources/Safety
| DBB-2785 Safety Manager (IL) |
| The Safety Manager is responsible for overall plant employee safety including safety programs, systems, policies, training, federal and state OSHA compliance, audits, etc. The Safety Manager position is also responsible for all aspects of Workers Compensation including claims, coordinating case management, and data entry into claims management system. This position is a key member of the Plant Team, focused on manufacturing’s key performance measures of Safety, Reliability, Quality, and Productivity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned: Ensure day-to-day administration of plant safety rules/policies and procedures, federal and state OSHA compliance and enforcement, and other regulations; Organize, develop, implement, and give direction to pro-active safety programs, systems, policies, and training; Accountable for leading the Company Safety Committee, Emergency Action Team, and a key resource for Team Safety Committees; Takes ownership for personal growth and development by soliciting feedback and getting involved in initiatives and projects; Works closely with Plant Management Team regarding Plant Safety issues and corporate programs; Complete special projects, duties, and assignments as appropriate; Will lead projects and drive process improvements in the area of Environmental, Health and Safety. Qualifications: Passion towards driving continuous improvement in the areas of Safety; Solid, current understanding of federal and state OSHA and compliance requirements and enforcement processes; Demonstrated ability to develop and direct pro-active safety programs; Bachelors Degree in Safety required. Experience: A minimum of 3 years (recent experience) of increasing safety experience in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment required; Knowledge and practical application of risk-management techniques; Experience leading continuous improvement projects and initiatives; Experience working with a diverse group of people; Professional experience in a food/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred, but will consider other regulated industries. Comprehensive benefit and relocation assistance will be provided. Salary: $70-$85,000 |
| DBB-2830 Vice President, Human Resources (MO) |
| Senior-level Director/VP Human Resources needed! The successful candidate will report to the President of this multi-site corporation and sit on the Executive Management Team. Must have 15-20 years of HR experience in a 24/7 manufacturing operation – preferably food or related. Must have a clear, strategic vision for an HR Department and be an astute, hands-on, high energy Generalist. A minimum of 10 years developing and managing areas of Organization Development, Talent Acquisition, Employment Practices, Benefits, Safety, Security, Compensation, and Risk Control – including P&C Insurance is Required. Masters Degree highly preferred; will consider Bachelors and significant relevant experience in lieu of Masters. PHR Preferred. Salary: $100-$150,000 |