WHO WE ARE

At Whisps, we are incredibly excited about the future of snacking and energized by our mission of bringing real substance to snacking. With people snacking more than ever, we absolutely need more from our snacks that were designed to treat us with fat, sugar, and sodium. At Whisps, we believe that the snacks we eat should both delight our senses and nourish our bodies. Thats why all the products we make deliver a substantial amount of protein from 100% real cheese.

Weve made a big splash in the snacking world and were just getting started. Were looking for a passionate contributor who is as excited about this opportunity as we are.

WHERE YOU FIT IN

The Plant Manager is responsible for training, supervision, and oversight of production team members which includes baking, grating, and packaging, while ensuring all production processes follow safety, sanitation, quality, and efficiency standards. This position will also be responsible for achieving KPIs, best practice workflows, and analyzing the efficiencies of the manufacturing processes. This individual will have direct oversight for the production team and should effectively manage all aspects of production while ensuring the company meets service levels while achieving efficiencies.

WHAT YOULL DO

• and oversee the team responsible for the production processes including the daily workflow, scheduling, responsibility alignment, and completion of assignments to meet production output.
• production plans and procedures while driving production performance by establishing daily, weekly, and monthly goals, to ensure that internal and external customer needs are met.
• performance oversight, safety monitoring, and constructive and timely performance feedback.
• the team and facilitate the organizations strategy for cultivating a fully engaged workforce through coaching, training, motivating, and driving a culture of team cohesiveness and effectiveness.
• current knowledge of best practices that minimize operational failure in conjunction with the maintenance and engineering department while also ensuring equipment and safeguards are maintained.
• perform verification of production output, quality, volume, and efficiencies according to specifications while preparing analysis for management as needed.
• regular processes are performed including sanitation, and material clearance for current and upcoming product runs to address potential shortages or challenges while also completing sporadic and regular quality checks to ensure all labels, work orders, and bags contain the correct information.
• with functional areas to identify improvements that reduce cost by maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of product movement between manufacturing, warehousing, and ultimately, customer delivery.
• product expertise to streamline processes and gain efficiencies that help drive quality, cost, productivity, and improvements across the business.
• in forecast, planning, and budgeting processes.
• other related duties for the organization as assigned.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Bachelors degree in industrial, engineering, scientific, business, or other related field preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and leading teams in a food production environment.
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment in the Food/Beverage industry.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish is required.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Experience with start-up and/or expansion of manufacturing capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Champion of workplace and food safety culture.

WHERE YOULL BE WORKING

This position will be based in our Elgin, IL manufacturing facility.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

At Whisps you will work with the Best Team in Snacking! We are REAL, PASSIONATE, CURIOUS, FUN and collaborate as ONE. Here you will have exposure to and work side by side with our brilliant senior leadership team and have a direct impact on the future of the company. Whisps offers a rich benefits package to employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage effective the first of the month following your start date
• 4% company match on 401(k) Retirement Plan vested on your first day
• Life and AD&D Insurance, STD and LTD at no cost to you
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Free Costco Membership

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.