Bilingual Production Manager

A rapidly growing manufacturing and packaging facility is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Bilingual Production Manager to oversee daily operations on a multi-line, high-speed production floor. This role is responsible for leading the shift team, driving performance, ensuring quality and safety standards, and coordinating with cross-functional departments to meet production targets.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production supervisors, leads, and operators on 2nd shift.
• Oversee all production activities across multiple high-speed lines, ensuring daily output, quality, and efficiency goals are met.
• Manage shift schedules, attendance, labor planning, and staffing levels.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Conduct shift meetings, performance coaching, and corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, throughput, changeover optimization, and waste reduction.
• Maintain accurate production reports, KPI tracking, and shift hand-off communication.

• 5+ years of production leadership experience in manufacturing; experience in high-speed packaging, food/beverage, nutraceutical, or similar environments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GMP, quality systems, and safety programs.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate large production teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift with flexibility for occasional overtime.