Production Manager

We are seeking an Engineering Supervisor to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will assist in overseeing engineering operations, ensuring the efficient maintenance and management of facilities and equipment. Your leadership will be essential in driving performance, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence.

• Provides leadership, support and direction in a team-oriented environment.
• Coordinates production schedule to meet customer needs.
• Ensures OSHA and other environmental compliances.
• Balances and achieves positive results in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Monitors and resolves inventory issues.
• Conducts thorough audits of safety and SQF-related issues and assigns corrections.
• Analyzes performance trends for production areas and recommends improvements.
• Develops and implements improvement and quality initiatives.
• Determines staffing and production needs for plant operations.
• Manages shift performance measures and provides regular progress reports to manager.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manages and develops production staff, including training, qualifications, and performance.
• Oversees Team Coordinator activities.
• Administers progressive discipline as needed.
• Coordinates scheduling of vacation, sick, and personal time for all Production and Sanitation associates.
• Is proficient in ERP/MRP applications; SAP preferred.
• Supervises and directs the Sanitation team on daily tasks.

• BA/BS preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment, managing 80-100 direct reports.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Required to work a flexible schedule, overtime when necessary.
• Experience with safety and environmental health regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs.
• Knowledge of GMP/SQF requirements.
• Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally.

• 401(k) matching.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

Ocala, FL