Company description N O U R I S H Community is an artisan food production company and brand.  We are a newly formed co-packing company with over 25 years experience in small batch food manfuacturing.  All of the products we produce are made in small batches using clean ingredients and  ALL NATURAL methods of shelf staple production. Our mission is to work in partnership with farmers to source the best ingredients as direct from the source as possible. Job description We are looking for a Managing Partner for a manufacturing and co-packing company in an existing FDA food processing facility. The company will produce Bella Cucina artisan made foods, co-pack small batch production for other artisan brands, and process produce for local and regional farmers as a way for them to utilize ingredients that might otherwise end up in compost piles.  Focus will be on sourcing local, regional, organic ingredients whenever possible. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a managing partner to run and grow the food  manufacturing and operational activities of the company. 

Accountabilities include safety and quality control; COGS budget and inventory management;  raw materials sourcing and purchasing; recipe batch testing and timely fulfillment of  production and packaging of finished goods products required.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business development and hands-on Management of day-to-day food manufacturing /operations activities including purchasing, inventory planning, production and allocation.    

Safety & Compliance:

- Manage the HACCP manufacturing program: traceability of ingredients, rotation, product testing,  documentation  in compliance with FDA and GDA regulations and authorities.
- Ongoing implementation, management and training staff on best safety practices.

Sourcing & Procurement:

- Manage sourcing, traceability and purchasing processes according to regulatory and budget guidelines
- Implement continuous improvements initiatives for local, organic and sustainable sourcing, purchasing, costing, and vendor relationships.
- Maintain cost structure and perform ongoing analysis for cost improvement opportunities.  

Manufacturing & Operations:

- Develops, implements and oversees processes for optimization of Inventory Management. ·      
- Analyzes inventory levels, including receipts and disbursements.
- Coordinates specifications and evaluations relating to warehouse stock materials  and equipment. Coordinates the disposal of all defective / surplus / obsolete items.
- Participates, leads, and directs special projects related to inventory management,  accurate accounting of inventory balances, the accurate taking of Pyhsical Inventory’s as required.

Sustainability Projects: 

- Working with local and regional farmers and distributors for best ingredient sourcing according to best farming practices
-  Implementation of programs internally that tie to sustainable production and warehouse oversight: recycling, composting, using all natural cleaning products, etc. Inventory:

KNOWLEDGE: 
Direction of plant operations and community relations requires significant manufacturing knowledge as well as advanced interpersonal and supervisory skills. This is normally acquired by seven to ten years of manufacturing experience which includes supervisory responsibility.  
 

REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for an individual who is seriously interested in long-term business development commitment. Who is interested in and passionate about food and business development.  Compensation this position is : salaried Application instructions Deadlineno deadline