Production Manager

Job Title

Production Manager

Manufacturing & Operations

Plant Production

As a Production Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of production partners in a food manufacturing setting to ensure efficient, safe, and high‑quality production processes. This role ensures that all food products meet the company’s quality standards and comply with regulatory guidelines, while maximizing productivity.

• Lead, mentor, and coach a diverse team of production supervisors to drive performance, accountability and engagement.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, open communication and continuous learning.
• Set clear production goals and create plans to achieve them.
• Communicate expectations to partners, ensuring every person understands their role in achieving business objectives.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration among departments (quality, sanitation, R&D, supply chain, distribution, HR) to ensure smooth production processes.
• Organize and lead regular team meetings to discuss safety, performance, KPIs, and any challenges or opportunities in the production process.
• Champion a culture of food safety and quality across the plant, ensuring compliance with OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, EEOC, OFCCP and other regulatory standards.
• Establish and monitor production metrics and KPIs related to production efficiency, safety and partner performance.
• Identify and communicate customer requirements and schedule customer orders in a timely manner while considering production efficiencies.
• Identify potential capital improvements, manage or assist in capital projects, and lead change initiatives to introduce new technology or processes that enhance overall performance.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by involving team members in problem‑solving and process optimization initiatives.
• Track and maintain control of variable and fixed budgets.
• Administer company, plant or department processes in pay systems, performance management, interview processes, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food/Dairy Science, Agriculture, Business Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or related field (preferred). Candidates with a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of proven production leadership experience are also considered.
• Minimum of 2years of production supervision or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self‑accountable, solution‑focused, and continuously eager to learn and grow.
• Ability to collaborate with partners from diverse backgrounds and promote dignity and respect.
• Ability to lead through change and drive organizational growth.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and personal vehicle to meet travel requirements.

• Dual retirement benefits: ESOP with 8% 401(k) match to the ESOP and an additional 8% company contribution toward retirement (≈16% annually).
• Incentive bonus pay twice a year tied to company performance.
• Relocation allowance: $10,000 relocation bonus and a generous relocation package for moves over 50miles.
• Childcare support: up to $5,000 annually and monthly contributions toward childcare expenses.
• Wellness incentive and Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health and lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant education.
• Comprehensive health, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits from day one, including onsite nurse and mental health counseling.
• Partners Helping Partners program for mutual aid among employees.

Travel up to 15% of the time. Requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, an acceptable driving record, and a personal vehicle to meet travel necessities.

Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.