Summary:

The QTI Group in partnership with a specialty food manufacturer in Northern Illinois is seeking a rising operations leader that is bilingual and experienced in SQF and Lean practices.

Responsibilities:

To lead a small operations team (production and warehousing) to produce a variety of superior specialty food products and delight our customers.

Basic position responsibilities include: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and will have the necessary decision rights to move the organization forward along the dimensions of world-class performance.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple disciplines including: Finance, Accounting, Product Development, Procurement, Food Safety, and Senior Management.

Key focus areas include, but are not limited to:

• Food Safety
• People Development
• Process Development / Process Discipline
• Customer Satisfaction
• Asset Health
• Continuous Improvement

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Excellent oral and written skills (English & Spanish)
• Demonstrated ability to discern and prioritize daily tasks
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
• Exceptional Critical Thinking Skills
• Demonstrated ability to give/receive feedback
• Kaizen experience (Lead/Co-Lead/Green Belt)

As a people-paced operation, exceptional leadership skills (ex. active listening, conflict resolution, problem solving, etc.) are required.

This position reports to the General Manager and as a critical role, has significant visibility and interaction with Senior Leaders in the parent organization.