Production Manager-Food Warehouse

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.