Business Unit Manger
Core
Drive business unit performance in a food manufacturing plant by managing KPIs, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and leading frontline teams.
Role type
Business Unit Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Food products (e.g., Birds Eye, Slim Jim) for retail consumers
Domain
Food manufacturing / Consumer Packaged Goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operational leadership, OSHA and food safety compliance (HACCP, SQF, RBI), data-driven performance analysis, cross-functional collaboration, team mentoring, resource allocation
Preferred skills
Food industry experience, R&D collaboration, digital platform proficiency
Technologies
Digital information platforms, performance tracking tools
Responsibilities
Ensure workplace safety and food quality compliance; lead daily direction setting and weekly review meetings; convert operational issues into actionable plans; manage training and competency validation; monitor ingredient and labor usage; partner with plant leadership on resource allocation and strategy.
Seniority
Mid-level manager (3-5 years experience)