Food Production Manager

A leading, high-volume food manufacturing and specialized logistics provider is seeking a strategic and hands‑on leader to oversee multi‑shift production operations. In this role, you will lead a team of supervisors and frontline employees across multiple shifts in a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment. Your leadership will ensure food safety, efficiency, and service excellence while managing labor budgets, performance, and compliance standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong production leadership experience. Main Accountabilities Team Leadership : Lead and inspire a dynamic team of production employees and supervisors. Operational Planning : Strategically plan, organize, and manage a department with regards to daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality, and safety. Production Oversight : Oversee all food production activities and ensure everything runs like a well‑oiled (but healthy!) machine. Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, FDA, HACCP, safety, health, environmental, and other regulations. Logistical Precision : Ensure on‑time and accurate production in the preparation and delivery of time‑sensitive client orders. Financial Stewardship : Take ownership of department budgets, inventory, scheduling, and productivity. Process Improvement : Implement Lean manufacturing principles and bring innovation to how we prepare and deliver meals. Client Relations : Partner with cross‑functional teams and corporate clients to ensure top‑notch service and presentation. Strategic Alignment : Participate in daily leadership briefings and be the go‑to for performance improvement. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Proven Experience : 5–7 years of hands‑on leadership experience in food production, large‑scale commercial catering, or a high‑volume manufacturing environment. Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Communication : Strong communicator, motivator, and team builder. Industry Standards : Solid knowledge of FDA, HACCP, GMP, and operational compliance. Systems Familiarity : Experience with Variable Production Systems (VPS) or similar operational tools is a major plus. Technical Literacy : Tech‑savvy with Microsoft Office and inventory management systems. Cultural Fit : Someone who thrives in a diverse, multicultural, and deadline‑driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr