Production Manager

Production Manager - 1st Shift (M-F) in Central/Northern Wisconsin

National privately held food production facility seeks an experienced Production Manager who brings current food manufacturing experience to the table. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development. The Shift Manager leads the supervisors and large hourly workforce team, works closely with other internal department managers, and with plant schedulers to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities safely and efficiently with organizational standards.

Essential Functions

• Assume full responsibility for the shift performance, including meeting production targets and operational KPIs
• Prioritize people safety, food safety, and quality above all else.
• Communicate daily plans, priorities, and upcoming changes.
• Serve as a resource, providing guidance and support to shift employees.
• Works with the Plant Manager to develop strategies that drive key performance metrics.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, SOPs, and regulatory compliance consistently across the shift.
• Mentor and develop production supervisors and frontline employees, fostering growth and engagement.
• Address performance or behavioral issues in alignment with the company’s core values.
• Sets and communicates clear performance expectations, holding employees accountable.
• Apply critical thinking to identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and optimize workflow.