Manufacturing Manager

Company Overview

Milano’s Tea Company is one of the fastest‑growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. We put People First and continually reduce our environmental impact. Leveraging world‑class operations and long‑term distribution partnerships, we grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverages.

We are the #1 and fastest‑growing brand in the refrigerated tea category in the nation. Our core mission:
People and Planet First — doing good is good for business. We are women‑led and committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving and hold a Platinum Certified Zero‑Waste Manufacturing status.

We collaborate with passionate, high‑performing people who feel empowered to do their best work. As a People First company, Milo’s commits to the success and well‑being of associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed.

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
• 100% employer‑paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free mental health, financial wellness, and legal counseling benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time
• Culture Champion recognition program
• HAT (Hungry‑Agile‑Together) apparel
• Robust safety, quality, and production support

The Manufacturing Manager will direct and coordinate day‑to‑day, weekly, and monthly activities to deliver quality products on time and in full, as sales requires. The role follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule (8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.) but supports a 24/7/3‑63 operation, so additional evening and weekend hours may be required.

• Lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives to support KPIs (TRIR, CCPM, OEE, etc.) for the production department.
• Ensure required government and environmental regulations are met.
• Formulate, implement, inspect, supervise, and control various management systems of the production department.
• Prepare and conduct team meetings for communication and development.
• Coordinate with other department leaders (Safety, QA, Shipping & Receiving, Logistics, Maintenance, and Planning) to ensure clear communication and goal alignment.
• Evaluate performance against production targets and adjust resource allocation to optimize quality and cost efficiency.
• Identify problems in the production process and guide improvement plans, shift scheduling, overtime levels, and training.
• Develop and execute the production plan to ensure finished product inventory meets customer demand (OTIF).
• Ensure the production plan supports scheduled downtime for maintenance PMs and projects.
• Maintain sufficient production supplies inventory.
• Manage and analyze the MES system to support OEE and other production metrics.
• Work with the Plant Director to set strategic goals and vision for the plant.
• Engage in responsibilities related to food safety and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or Engineering preferred; or five years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong written communication skills for reports and correspondence.
• Effective verbal communication skills before groups of customers or employees.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. Occasionally the employee is required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

We craft delicious teas and lemonades with real ingredients—no preservatives or artificial additives. Guided by quality, integrity, responsibility, and safety, we live by our values:

• Quality – Deliver exceptional products with integrity
• Integrity – Do what’s right for the team, customers, and communities
• Responsibility – Commit to sustainability and social impact
• Safety – Prioritize well‑being in everything we do

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed.

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If you’re passionate about purpose‑driven work and want to be part of a company that values people, innovation, and impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.