Position Summary

The Production Manager will oversee the day-to-day manufacturing operations including media brewing, inoculation, harvesting, packaging, warehouse and maintenance. This is a high impact position within a fast-paced and growing company.

Job Responsibilities

Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) in each phase of pre-production (CIP and COP), media production, fermentation, packaging, and food manufacturing operations
Ensure proper record-keeping and accurate documentation at all times
Efficiently schedule and assure all standards and specifications of product mix
Perform standardized analytical testing which includes but is not limited to: pH dissolved carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen and shelf-life. This includes organizing and tracking analytical data.
Understanding of operations, with the knowledge/ability to produce batches from start to finish
Organize, schedule, and keep records of all production runs
Alert QC when anomalies occur with products
Adhere to cleaning schedules and procedures
Train and mentor the production team on all processes and best practices
Must always be finding new ways to improve consistency, organization, cleanliness, and efficiency, and be able to report these strategies, implement and maintain them
Assist in development of HACCP plans for the entire facility
Contribute to a team-oriented, positive, safe and inclusive work environment
Miscellaneous tasks involved with assisting other departments

Job Requirements

These skills and experiences will be required for the candidate:

At least 3 years’ experience working in a production environment, operating production equipment and following SOPs
Attention to detail to achieve high standards of quality
Self-motivated by problem solving in highly ambiguous situations
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Experience managing external vendors

These skills and experiences will be useful or preferred for the candidate:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Brewing/Fermentation Science or equivalent fields. Candidates with a Brewing certification in progress are also encouraged to apply
Work experience within the alternative protein industry or commercial production brewery
ServSafe Food Sanitation Manager Certification
Experience with the following software: Benchling and Google Suite

A typical day for this candidate may include:

CIP of media production tanks, cleaning and sanitizing fermentation vessels
Inoculating seed cultures for production and harvesting semi-finished product
Converting semi-finished product into finished alternative seafood products
Logging raw materials, semi-finished and finished products inventory in inventory management system software

LOCATION

Selected candidate will work on-site with our team in the Chicago Office. Remote work is not available for this role.

COMPANY BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare, dental, vision and 401K with company match.

NEXT STEPS:

To express your interest, please apply with a short cover letter telling us why you’re perfect for this role, along with a resume detailing your experience.

Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

At Aqua Cultured Foods, we are committed to building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce. We take being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer seriously and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act), or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Acqua Cultured Foods

New Jobs

Production Manager