Production Manager- food manufacturing

Position Summary

Manage and oversee the daily operations of our production department at OH Plant. Responsible for managing production schedules, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, optimizing efficiency, and leading a team of production staff to deliver high-quality products.

Principal Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage all production activities to meet quality, safety, and efficiency targets

Develop and implement production schedules and workflows in alignment with demand forecasts

Monitor raw material usage and inventory to minimize waste and manage costs

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, USDA, FDA, SQF

Maintain and enforce hygiene and sanitation standards across the production floor

Collaborate with QA, R&D, supply chain, and maintenance teams to optimize operations

Train, supervise, and evaluate performance of production staff and line supervisors

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production efficiency, quality, and safety

Prepare and maintain production reports, KPIs, and documentation

Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions as needed

Ensure all machinery and equipment are maintained and operated safely - collaborate with maintenance and HR departments

Perform any other duties as assigned

Management retains the discretion to modify or add duties to the position at any time when the need arises.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, or substitute with 5 years of related field work experience

10+ years of experience in food production, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role

Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices

Proven leadership, team management, and communication skills

Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus

Proficiency in MS Office and production management software (e.g., ERP systems)

Great verbal and written communication skills

Great interpersonal, teamwork and good listening skills

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Must have a hands-on work ethic

Flexible and adaptable with constant priority and direction change based on business needs

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Must be capable of understanding work instructions in English, both oral and written

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job the employee must be able to do the following: the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and to use hands and fingers. The employee is required to walk, bend, climb, and drive motorized vehicles. The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. The specific vision required by this job includes both close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment & Workplace

The work environment involves daily exposure to unusual hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and/or noise. The employee is required to work in a warehouse environment.