Production Manager

Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety and compliance

Ensure EHS procedures, training, and documentation are followed

Participate in safety audits, investigations, and corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, USDA, FDA, and internal food safety standards

• Partner with QA to resolve deviations and non-conformances

• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement

  Operations Management

  • Oversee daily production to meet volume, quality, yield, and cost targets

  • Monitor real-time performance and adjust operations as needed

  • Optimize equipment usage and process efficiency

  • Maintain accurate production records (downtime, yields, KPIs, reports)

    Leadership & Continuous Improvement

    • Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and teams

    • Drive improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost

    • Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR

    • Build strong teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement

      Qualifications

      • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)

      • Must have 3 years of production management experience (cooked foods preferred)

      • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality systems

      • Proven ability to lead teams and meet production targets

      • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

      • Bilingual in Spanish preferred

        Work Environment

        • Manufacturing facility with temperature variations and production equipment

        • Flexible schedule including various shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed