Production Manager

We are working with a rapidly growing, 7th-generation Australian beef company expanding into the U.S. to identify a Production Manager to support operations at their Missouri facility. The successful candidate will be a hands-on operations leader with a strong foundation in food manufacturing, ready to take ownership of production performance and help build out the next phase of growth. The ideal candidate brings a strong floor presence, a leadership by example mentality, and the ability to drive execution, accountability, and culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Lead day-to-day production operations within a growing beef processing facility Partner closely with the Plant Manager, QA leadership, and operations teams to drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance Help build and establish second shift operations, including hiring, training, onboarding, and developing the production team Drive accountability across production while maintaining a strong culture of ownership, communication, and teamwork Monitor production performance, labour efficiency, throughput, and operational KPIs while identifying opportunities for improvement Partner cross functionally with quality, sanitation, warehouse, and plant leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day operations Support startup and expansion initiatives as the facility grows into additional processing capabilities Address production challenges in real time and remain highly visible on the floor to support teams and remove roadblocks Help establish structure, processes, and training programs that support long-term operational success Lead by example in a highly hands-on environment where flexibility and ownership are critical Qualifications A hands-on production leader with strong food manufacturing experience, ideally within meat, protein, dairy, or other regulated food environments A proven people leader with experience managing teams in fast-paced production settings Comfortable building teams, developing talent, and helping launch or stabilize new operations or shifts Strong understanding of food manufacturing operations, production flow, safety, and regulatory environments Flexible and adaptable, with openness to long-term second shift leadership as the facility continues to scale A strong communicator who can hold teams accountable while building trust and engagement A problem solver who thrives in evolving, growth-stage environments where leaders wear multiple hats Why This Role Real impact: Play a major role in building second shift and shaping the future of operations within a growing U.S. business Growth opportunity: Step into a leadership role with strong visibility and long-term advancement potential Hands-on environment: Join a leadership team that believes in leading from the floor, not behind a desk Expansion stage: Be part of scaling the plant as additional processes and production capabilities are introduced Strong foundation: Join a well-established global company making a serious long-term investment in the U.S. market #J-18808-Ljbffr