Job Description

Essential Functions – Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job.  Qualified individuals must have the ability – with or without reasonable accommodations to perform the following duties. 

General Duties:

Nissin Foods Co. (USA) attempts to provide full and complete operational instruction and procedures to the superintendent staff; however, at times, occasions arise which are not clearly defined to the superintendent staff.

For that reason, a Production Manager is assigned to each shift to render operational decisions with respect to the quality standards of Nissin Foods USA and to the principle of SQF, GMP, HACCP, Cal OSHA regulations and all other regulatory constrains under which we need to operate the plant, in the absence of the higher management personnel.

The primary responsibility is to manufacture safe products through the most efficient manner, under the safest environment, and under the condition which yields the uniform quality, and to maintain 100 % case attainability while yielding 100 % flour recovery ratio, ensuring that the production activities are confirming to SQF GMP, HACCP and all other regulatory constrains as well as fulfilling the documentation requirement specified on the Standard Operating Procedures.

Productivity and labor force management

The Production Manager is responsible for the productivity of the plant and is required to attain standard yields and standard case attainability at 100%, while producing safe quality products.

The Production Manager is responsible for the labor force management and is expected to carry out the manufacturing activities with the standard number of the direct and indirect labor force.

Budget Management

The Production Manager is responsible for the budget of the plant, which has been assigned to them and is to make certain that (s)he assists the plant manager to maintain and conform to all governing regulations, and to manage the spending and the capital budget of the plant.

Legal Compliance

Responsible to ensure that the plant activities conform to the regulations of City, County, State and Federal governments and to assist the plant manager in implementing procedures to assure such compliances.

Safety management

The Production Manager is responsible for implementing and executing procedures to ensure the safest working environment in which all required regulations of City, County, State and Federal governments, and the standards of Nissin Foods USA are met.

Sanitation Management

The Production Manager is responsible for implementing and executing procedures to ensure that the manufacturing facility is following Good Manufacturing Practice as defined CFR 21 and the standards of Nissin Foods USA.

The secondary responsibility is to ensure that all machinery/equipment is in good working condition to produce a safe standard quality of the products.

1. Coordinate the activities with Management on the other shift and allocate the common responsibilities, and report the responsibilities allocated to the Plant Manager in writing.
2. Establish the most effective inspection method for all the machinery/equipment on the lines.
3. Keep the downtime of machinery/equipment as well as the processing lines, by reporting the condition of all the machinery/equipment and propose the countermeasures to the plant manager in writing.
4. Review the machinery/equipment conditions with the counterpart in the Maintenance Department and coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Department.
5. Establish the most effective preventive maintenance cleaning plan and maintain its documentation.
6. Establish the master line sanitation plan and periodically review the effectiveness of the master plan.
7. Purchase and maintain the inventory of production parts, tools, and others.

In pursuit of the primary objective, the Production Manager is given Chief Superintendent, Superintendent I, Superintendent II and Superintendent III and is expected to manage them to the fullest extent.

Responsibilities:  Directly supervises employees in the Production dept. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, practices, and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include having a full and complete understanding of SQF, GMP, HACCP and SOP of food production facility; training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college of technical school and at least seven years of related experience including three years of supervisory experience; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write and speak effectively in groups and is capable of writing routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: He or she must understand units that are used in the plant, gallons, litter, inches, meters, kilograms, and pounds and how to apply them mathematically.

Computer Skills:  Strong computer skills required, i.e., MS Office, Excel, and Access. Experience with warehouse management software, a plus.

Reasoning Ability: Must have the ability to apply common sense to understanding and carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.  Must have the ability to resolve and deal with simple problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations within the production processing operation. Must have basic comprehension of reports that (s)he needs to submit to senior management staff.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, and taste or smell.  
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop.  
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.   
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee regularly works near moving mechanical equipment and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.        
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection.

About Us:

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way. Let’s evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

 Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process may be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Nissin Foods. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov. 

 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. Human Resources.