• Job Description

  Req#: R-1000967

  Job Description:

  POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Manager - Bilingual on the swing shift is responsible for overseeing shifts across two production plants. Schedule flexibility is essential in this position to effectively manage and support the varied production demands and operational needs of our facilities, particularly given the presence of multiple shifts. Working closely with plant management, this role ensures all quality aspects of commissary operations, including HACCP procedures and certifications, consistently meets company standards as well as local, state, and federal safety and sanitation requirements for food production. The Production Manager Bilingual is accountable for ensuring that production, storage, inventory management, and distribution processes are conducted with integrity and strict adherence to company policies. This role also plays a vital part in ensuring that all programs and practices support our company’s Purpose, Values, and overall business strategy. Additionally, the Production Manager will facilitate training sessions for team members to support ongoing team development and operational excellence. The Production Manager must be able to work in warm and cold environments.

  CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:

  Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help

  • Lead a culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, team member engagement, and delivering sustainable performance
  • Responsible for team member training and development
  • Foster an environment of growth and development by maintaining staffing levels and workloads to support overall satisfaction and team member wellbeing

  Greatness: We’re obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve. Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude and Cleanliness

  • Support cost targets, ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost-effectiveness
  • Maintain production levels to ensure adequate supply and optimal inventory carrying costs
  • Build collaborative relationships with other plant leaderships including QA and Maintenance
  • Report on daily consumption and output levels
  • Conducts periodic employee safety audits and inspections of work areas and process operations
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and regulations including company policies and procedures

  Energy: We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail

  • Meet production forecasts to ensure adequate supply
  • Recommend and execute operating systems in safety, quality, continuous improvements, sanitation, preventative maintenance, and best management practices
  • Ensure proper maintenance and operation of commissary automation/equipment
  • Flexibility to navigate between multiple plant locations and accommodating various schedules to ensure smooth operations and optimal performance across shifts

  Fun: We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile

  • Foster a positive and engaging work environment through recognition, clear communication, and support
  • Work with the People team to plan team member events
  • Identify, train, and develop team members to build capacity, manage performance, and retain team members
  • Facilitate training programs and other initiatives as needed
  • Other ad hoc duties as assigned

  ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

  This position reports to the Plant Manager and manages the work of one or more areas of a plant comprising of 40+ non-exempt team members for the shift in which they are covering. The Production Manager interacts with other Production and Plant Managers, People (HR), Operations, and Supply Chain teams.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership role in a food manufacturing plant
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required
  • Experience working in a USDA/FDA manufacturing plant preferred with familiarity of USDA/FDA requirements
  • Familiarity with production and warehouse administration functions including ERP and MRP systems and inventory controls
  • Experience understanding and implementing cost controls
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Aptitude for balancing multiple priorities with strong organization and prioritization capability while holding self and others accountable
  • Some knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting
  • Project management skills that include leading change

  Travel Requirement

  • Travel will be required at 50% between manufacturing plant locations in Aurora, IL and Addison, IL

  Educational Level/Certifications

  • One or more of the following certificates/credentials are preferred:
    • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
    • SQF (Safe Quality Foods)
    • Other GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred

  Hot dog ! The pay range for this role is $80,000.00 - $93,000.00 yearly . Your actual compensation will depend on experience, location, and/or additional skills you bring to the table.

  This position is also served with:

  • Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on company and individual performance, among other ingredients

  • A monthly technology reimbursement

  • Quarterly Portillo’s gift cards

  • A bun-believable benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance along with paid time off , life insurance, and our 401(k) plan with a company match

  • Learn more about our benefits here

  DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

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