Production Manager

Production Manager – Lead High‑Performing Teams in a Global Food Ingredients Manufacturing Environment

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

• Competitive Compensation (DOE)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Generous PTO and Paid Holiday
• Join a Global Organization with Strong Stability and Growth
• Opportunity to Lead and Develop High‑Performing Teams
• Exposure to Capital Projects and Operational Improvement Initiatives
• Collaborative Leadership Environment

• Provide overall leadership and direct oversight of production operations.
• Manage production, filling, labeling, and packaging departments.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop salaried and hourly employees.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities.
• Support departmental objectives and execute strategies to meet or exceed annual operating budgets.
• Partner with Plant leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure operational alignment.
• Maintain effective communication with Warehouse, Maintenance, Facilities, Quality, and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and Quality Systems expectations.
• Support audits, inspections, and Internal Control System requirements.
• Assist with production planning and scheduling to achieve inventory and productivity targets.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational excellence.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, efficiency, service, waste, cost, and savings.
• Support identification and execution of capital investment projects.
• Monitor labor and material utilization to optimize capacity and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Conduct food safety inspections and support sanitation initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and update SOPs.
• Utilize SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience leading both salaried and hourly employees.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing production budgets and financial data.
• Strong background in production, filling, packaging, and labeling operations.
• Proven ability to develop teams and drive accountability.
• Experience working in fast‑paced manufacturing environments with competing priorities.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety requirements.
• Experience with KPI tracking and operational performance improvement.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

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