Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations within a USDA-regulated facility to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production. This role leads production teams, enforces USDA and company quality standards, coordinates with QA and maintenance, and drives continuous improvement across all processes.

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations within a USDA-regulated facility to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.

• Supervise daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Assign and direct work for production employees across designated lines or departments.
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or processes to maintain efficiency.

• Ensure all production activities comply with USDA regulations, HACCP plans, GMPs, SSOPs, and company policies.
• Collaborate with on-site USDA inspectors to address concerns, correct deficiencies, and maintain audit readiness.
• Verify documentation accuracy, including production records, sanitation logs, and HACCP/CCP monitoring.

• Partner with QA to ensure products meet all safety and quality specifications.
• Lead corrective actions when deviations occur, preventing reoccurrence.
• Monitor sanitation standards and ensure compliance before and during operations.

• Train, coach, and develop production staff to improve performance and maintain safety practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations, issue coaching or disciplinary actions as needed.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

• Enforce safety policies and lead incident investigations when necessary.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, improve yields, and optimize productivity.
• Support equipment troubleshooting and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.

• 2–5 years of production or supervisory experience in a USDA-regulated facility (meat, poultry, dairy, produce, or similar).
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and USDA compliance requirements.
• Proven leadership ability with hands-on experience managing frontline employees.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong decision-making skills.

• Food Science, Manufacturing, Operations, or related degree.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programs.