Production Manager

Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing of food products. This role provides leadership for Supervisors, Leads, and line teams, ensuring adherence to GMPs, HACCP, food safety programs, customer specifications, and productivity standards. The Production Manager drives continuous improvement, resolves cross-functional issues, and ensures the plant meets its goals for safety, quality, service, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Operational Execution
• Quality, Food Safety & Specification Adherence
• GMP, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• People Leadership, Coaching & Development
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
• Documentation, Reporting & Communication

Qualifications:

Required

• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, SQF/FSMA, CCP/CP monitoring, and food safety regulations.

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple production areas simultaneously.

• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interpret specifications, SOPs, operational data, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and OEE improvement programs.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on the production floor, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs for extended periods.

• Ability to work in temperature-controlled or variable environments (cold, hot, humid, noisy).

• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally if needed.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced food manufacturing environment with constant activity, moving equipment, packaging machinery, wet floors, and forklift traffic.

• May require off-shift or weekend support based on production needs.