Production Manager - Chemical, Food or Beverage

Overview Production Manager - Chemical, Food or Beverage. Direct Hire in Ottawa, OH. Join a century‑old, privately held industry leader with a culture that emphasizes ownership, rapid project approvals, and a compensation structure including both bonus potential and paid overtime. Responsibilities As the Production Manager, you will lead production and multiple facets of operations, reporting to the Director of Operations and supervising a team of direct and indirect reports. Operational Leadership Facility Management: Direct all plant operations and lead a management team including Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Safety. Strategic Planning: Coordinate departmental schedules to meet manufacturing goals safely, efficiently, and within budget. Resource Optimization: Partner with other facility leaders to share resources and support production supervision during peak operations. Process Enhancement: Lead facility and equipment improvements to reduce waste and boost productivity. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality department to ensure products meet internal specs and food safety standards. Technical Support: Ensure the quality lab is fully equipped and personnel follow standard operating procedures. Compliance & Safety Regulatory Oversight: Maintain compliance with OSHA, FSMA, and HACCP plans. Security & Safety: Serve on food safety committees and ensure a secure environment for staff, vendors, and visitors. Labor & Workflow: Coordinate labor requirements for labeling, packaging, and sanitation with warehouse and production teams. Budgetary Control: Regularly review expenditures with executive management to ensure fiscal alignment. Qualifications Requirements for the Production Manager: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is highly preferred. At least 3–5 years of experience in a similar production management role. Experience overseeing production in chemical, food, or beverage manufacturing, including a blending/mixing process. Experience overseeing production in non-union work environments. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports, including a total of at least 30 employees. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Skills preferred but NOT required: ERP experience. Strong mechanical aptitude or an engineering background. GMP, HACCP, SQF or PCQI experience. The ability and willingness to drive a forklift when needed. Benefits & Schedule The company offers competitive medical benefits, 401K match, life insurance, paid holidays and vacation. Weekly you will average 50 hours (overtime paid) and support the busy season July–November. Location Candidates are preferred to be local to the Ottawa, OH area; relocation is not available at this time. Keywords: manufacturing manager, operations manager, supervisor, plant manager, operations management, area manager, processing, chemical process, food, beverage. #J-18808-Ljbffr