Production Manager - 1st Shift

Production Manager Your role: As Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring high performance execution of plant production activities across multiple shifts and/or departments to produce products that meet established quality, customer service, safety, innovation and cost metrics consistent with schedules and policies. You will ensure systems, processes, and resources are in place to provide optimal cost savings and efficient production of grain-based food products for our customers. To succeed, you must be able to: Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day Serve others with understanding, respect, and care Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency Deal with and drive change Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines Learn and apply new technology, and share your knowledge with others Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner. Your responsibilities: Drive safety initiatives to ensure injury-free performance including monthly safety training, observation audits, daily employee toolbox meetings, and near-miss / first-aid root cause and corrective action Develops/supervises and provides coaching to salary and hourly operation team members using the Ardent Mills core values and guiding principles Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, quality specifications, safety standards and sanitation practices Develop and execute plans on a weekly and monthly basis to achieve cost efficient and accurate packaging, warehouse operations and bulk loading processes Maintain asset reliability by working closely with the reliability team on preventative care as well as through operator care activities Develop, participate and lead process improvement initiatives including Centerlining, Preventative Maintenance, Pristine, 5S and ELEMEDS (Every Load, Every Mill, Every Day Safely) Drive improvement and efficiency through GAP analysis and metric based monitoring Participate in and lead team through customer issue follow-up and corrective actions Leverage computer systems and automation process across facility for production efficiency Essential skills and experience: Bachelor’s degree or High School diploma/GED equivalent with 4 years of production experience Minimum of 2 years’ experience having leadership responsibilities in an industrial environment (milling, agricultural, food production, or equivalent) Demonstrated experience with leading others, including performance management, coaching, and development within a production environment Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement LEAN practices and tools to improve processes Experience managing projects and driving data-based decision making process Good to have: 3+ years of production leadership experience Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement methodologies, tools, trends and best practices Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hat, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator or a harness) Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays Ability to work a machine-paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include: Hot/Cold temperatures (inclement weather) Indoor/Outdoor environment Dusty environment (to include Wheat/Gluten allergens) Noisy environment Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes Elevated Places Ability to perform work safely which may require: Frequently standing, walking, rotating, bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, kneeling, balancing and reaching or lifting at varying heights and levels Frequently climbing stairs and/or ladders Occasionally lifting, shoveling and/or carrying Occasionally pushing and/or pulling Working in confined or elevated places Other considerations: Must be able to read, interpret instruction and technology and communicate effectively in English Must be willing to work alongside your team including long days (days, evenings, and nights) as well as weekends or holiday work. Must be authorized to work in the Unites states without sponsorship now and in the future Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills. Location: Commerce City CO Address: 4545 East 64th Avenue, Commerce City CO, 80022 Additional Locations (if applicable): Employment Type: Full time Additional Information: Competitive Compensation: We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $86,200.00 - $122,000.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 10% Annual. Benefits: At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE). Application Deadline: 06/29/2026 06/29/2026 EEO Commitment: At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills. En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills. Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer: At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for: Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com Together We Make Ardent Mills Whether we’re making innovative breakthroughs or nutritious food. Whether we’re making our processes more sustainable or our communities more prosperous. Whether we’re making our customers happy or making progress in our own careers. At Ardent Mills, we all get to make something special every day. Join us and you can too. Learn more about doing work you can be truly proud of with North America’s leading flour supplier. Joining Ardent Mills means making a commitment to yourself and to the other members of our team. We call this Our Promise. All of us share responsibility for the success of Ardent Mills. We work closely together in teams and across functions. Nobody is left isolated or unsupported. Everyone matters. Everyone has a voice. This gives each of us the opportunity to create something special every day. And, when we come together, that’s when truly amazing things happen. Together, we make our customers' success the focus of our business. Together, we make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Together, we make communities healthier and more prosperous. Together, we are raising the bar for a more sustainable world. Together, we make the food that nourishes North America. Together, we can make our ambitions a reality.