Specialty Substrate Production Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About South Mill Champs

South Mill Champs is a leading provider in the mushroom and produce industry with a legacy of more than 90 years of growing, packaging, and distributing fresh, high-quality products. With farms and facilities across the United States and Canada, we are committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and nutritious food to families nationwide.

At South Mill Champs, you’ll join a diverse and dedicated team working toward a shared goal : nourishing people with fresh, healthy products every day.

Position Summary :

The Specialty Substrate Production Assistant Manager supports the Substrate Facility Manager in overseeing daily operations of the specialty substrate facility. This role assists in supervising personnel, monitoring processes, and ensuring the quality and consistency of specialty mushroom substrates. The position also plays a key role in experiments, documentation, and process improvement initiatives while helping to meet company KPIs related to substrate quality, efficiency, and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish is preferred.
• Management / Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in mushroom production, agriculture, or food manufacturing preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of machinery used in the preparation, pasteurization / sterilization and inoculation of substrates for specialty fungi
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES