The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 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 looking for an Industrial Production Manager to provide supervisory and production support for Industrial Operations. During fresh pack production this position oversees production throughput and efficiency as well as supervising labor efficiency and execution of quality on the shift. This leader will be responsible for supervising personnel, ensuring a high level of employee productivity while managing departmental resources within budget limitations and effectively supporting an efficient production operation at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.
For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises operation of plant equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoots, directs and coordinates with staff to effectively correct malfunctions with equipment, through determining root cause fault identification and eliminating repeated failures.
- Supervises activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
- Supports operations in equipment start-up, shut down and CIP processes.
- Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in manufacturing operations, business, logistics, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
- 2 years’ experience directly related to maintenance/production supervisory with process analysis and troubleshooting experience. Two years’ experience in a supervisory or management role.
- 2 years’ experience in food processing environment, preferably in the tomato industry, including aseptic processing as well as formulated sauce processing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and credit screen.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- 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 including Pet & Auto
- 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
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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.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree or equivalent in manufacturing operations, business, logistics, or a related field; equivalent education, training, and experience may be accepted.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Two years of experience directly related to maintenance or production supervision, including process analysis and troubleshooting.
- Two years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Two years of experience in a food-processing environment, preferably including tomato industry, aseptic processing, and formulated sauce processing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check with employment and education verification, and credit screen.
What We Do
The Neil Jones Food Company is a US food processor producing the finest quality conventional and organic California tomatoes, custom sauce blends, Pacific Northwest pears, cherries, plums, cranberry sauces and juice concentrates. We are a privately owned, family-run corporation based in Vancouver, WA, comprised of three processing facilities, all of which operate on the tradition of excellence and high quality standards. Northwest Packing Company is located alongside our Corporate office in Vancouver, WA. Here we process a wide variety of canned fruit, tomatoes, and fruit juice concentrates. Our San Benito Foods cannery in Hollister, CA produces fresh-packed, California tomato products, sourced from the very best San Joaquin valley & Santa Clara valley farms. As a foodservice supplier, we fresh-pack our California tomatoes in #10 cans. Tomatek, located in Firebaugh, CA, is our state-of-the-art production facility that produces fresh-packed, California tomato products in #10 equivalent hot fill pouches and industrial bins and drums. We are an important supplier to the retail, foodservice and industrial segments of the food industry, exporting globally. In addition to shipping directly from our processing facilities, we replenish over 18 forwarding warehouses across North America to enhance service to our customer base. Product packaging includes cans in all key sizes, 55 gallon drums, pails, 300 gallon bins, and various hot fill pouches. We are under continuous USDA inspection, are Kosher & Halal certified, hold CCOF & USDA Organic and Food Alliance certifications, and are EDI capable. Our company has a culture that is open, respectful and professional. We are resilient and focused. We are diverse and down-to-earth. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Employer, and we participate in E-Verify.
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