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Production Manager-Food Warehouse

$75k - $85k

Goodwin Recruiting

A growing food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations within a high-volume confectionery production environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on production efficiency, food safety, inventory management, and team development within a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will bring strong food production leadership experience, ERP system knowledge, and a passion for operational excellence. Experience in bakery, confectionery, or food manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily production operations from raw ingredient receiving through final packaging
  • Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and operational goals
  • Oversee inventory accuracy, production orders, and workflow management within ERP systems
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and all food safety regulations
  • Monitor product quality, consistency, yield, and waste reduction initiatives
  • Train, mentor, and develop production teams while driving accountability and performance
  • Establish and track KPIs to improve operational efficiency and productivity
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance and minimize equipment downtime
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives throughout the production process
Qualifications
  • 35+ years of food production management experience
  • Background in confectionery, bakery, or food manufacturing environments preferred
  • Strong ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is a major plus
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA, and food safety standards
  • Proven leadership and team development skills
  • Strong analytical, operational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in high-volume production environments preferred
Preferred Experience
  • Lean Manufacturing / 5S methodologies
  • Scaling production operations and process improvement
  • Understanding of confectionery or sugar-based production processes
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary ($75K$85K)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • PTO & Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Growth-oriented company culture with long-term advancement opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven production leader looking to join a growing manufacturing organization with a strong culture, stable operations, and exciting future growth potential.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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