Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Norwalk, IA

Join Produce Innovations/Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Production Manager based out of our food processing plant in Norwalk, IA. Produce Innovations is a leader in fresh-cut produce processing, specializing in the preparation and packaging of fresh-cut, all-natural snacks. We believe that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

As a Production Manager
, you will lead for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing facility, including production, quality, safety, maintenance, and staff management. The plant runs in a dynamic 24/7 operation. You will collaborate with teams across the plant, particularly Quality Assurance and Operations, to promote and support food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency. This position plays a key role in developing the team through coaching and training.

Ensuring that operations run efficiently, products meet quality standards, and regulatory requirements are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Pay:60,000 - 70,000, dependent on experience

What we look for:

• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience in food manufacturing or a related field
• Knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and compliance standards
• Project management and continuous improvement experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll do:

• SAFETY FIRST. Must be able to implement and follow all safety guidelines
• Provide leadership and direction to the plant manufacturing team in a 24-hour, 7-day week operation
• Actively promote and support food safety, GMPs, HACCP, PPE, USDA and sanitation standards. Collaborating with quality assurance, plant management, and employees to ensure compliance
• Maintain positive and effective communication with plant management, supervisors, service groups, and employees to ensure smooth operations
• Implement corrective actions using key maintenance performance indicators to improve overall equipment effectiveness
• Stay current with industry regulations, codes, and best practices related to production including OSHA, FSDA
• Manage employee selection, retention, development, and performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Regular and constructive performance feedback