Production Manager - Food

• High-visibility role with direct access to executive leadership.
• Lead operations and drive measurable impact in a growing business.

About Our Client

Our client is an established and growing food manufacturing company recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on people, process improvement, and delivering exceptional products, the organization offers a collaborative culture where leaders are empowered to drive meaningful change and contribute to long-term business success.

Job Description

• Lead daily production operations across 1st and 2nd shifts, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals are met.
• Manage production startup, scheduling, and shift readiness to support seamless operations.
• Monitor labor, yields, and operational costs, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce waste.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and process optimization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Supervisors, Team Leads, and production personnel.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration between shifts to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Partner with Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and production readiness.
• Support workforce planning and staffing to meet production demands and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including HACCP, GMP, SQF, and BRC requirements.
• Report directly to the Vice President and provide leadership for a high-volume food manufacturing operation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

Required

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Significant manufacturing or production leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple shifts and leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related field.
• Alternatively, 15+ years of relevant manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• Experience with:
  • HACCP
  • SQF
  • BRC
  • GMPs
  • Safety programs
  • Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to work in a reputable company within the food industry.
• Potential for professional development and career advancement.

If you are a results-driven Production Manager and are ready to make a significant impact in the Engineering & Manufacturing department in Los Angeles, we encourage you to apply!

Contact

Juliette Muratore

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