Production Manager

A bit about us:

Founded nearly 30 years ago and based in Las Cruces, NM, we are a global leader in food and beverage ingredients with operations spanning multiple regions around the world. We partner closely with growers and customers to deliver high-quality, traceable ingredients while driving innovation across our product portfolio. Our culture values operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement as we work together to create products consumers enjoy every day.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation (DOE)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Generous PTO and Paid Holiday
• Join a Global Organization with Strong Stability and Growth
• Opportunity to Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams
• Exposure to Capital Projects and Operational Improvement Initiatives
• Collaborative Leadership Environment

Job Details

• Provide overall leadership and direct oversight of production operations.
• Manage production, filling, labeling, and packaging departments.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop salaried and hourly employees.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities.
• Support departmental objectives and execute strategies to meet or exceed annual operating budgets.
• Partner with Plant leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment.
• Maintain effective communication with Warehouse, Maintenance, Facilities, Quality, and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and Quality Systems expectations.
• Support audits, inspections, and Internal Control System requirements.
• Assist with production planning and scheduling to achieve inventory and productivity targets.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational excellence.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, efficiency, service, waste, cost, and savings.
• Support identification and execution of capital investment projects.
• Monitor labor and material utilization to optimize capacity and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Conduct food safety inspections and support sanitation initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and update SOPs.
• Utilize SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience leading both salaried and hourly employees.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing production budgets and financial data.
• Strong background in production, filling, packaging, and labeling operations.
• Proven ability to develop teams and drive accountability.
• Experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments with competing priorities.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety requirements.
• Experience with KPI tracking and operational performance improvement.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

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