Production Manager, 3rd Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a 3rd Shift Production/Sanitation Manager in West Seneca, NY for a leading food manufacturer. This position offers the opportunity to oversee all production and sanitation operations, lead a diverse team, and drive key metrics for safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.

What You'll Do:

• Manage all production and sanitation operations on 3rd shift
• Set production schedules, oversee machine operation, and coordinate material flow
• Monitor and improve KPIs for safety, quality, yield, and efficiency
• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of hourly associates
• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, USDA, and FDA standards
• Collaborate with Sanitation, Maintenance, HR, and Quality teams
• Recommend cost-saving and waste-reduction improvements
• Utilize systems like Shop Logix and Safety Chain to manage data and reporting
• Handle timekeeping, scheduling, and daily shift reporting

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience in food manufacturing
• High school diploma required;
  Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, OSHA, food labeling, and regulatory standards
• Proficiency in production management tools and reporting systems
• Experience with USDA, FDA, NYS Organic standards a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced food production facility.
• Must be comfortable in cold, wet, and high-volume environments.
• Involves standing, walking, and overseeing multiple departments.

What's In It For You:

• Base - Up to 85-95K Base Target
• Bonus - Target 10% range varies based on salary (Based on profitability target)
• Vacation - 3 Weeks' Vacation
• 7 Sick Days
• 401k - 50% on first 4% of the base

If you're interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Alek at  for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.