Production Manager (F&B)

This role will lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals while fostering team development and driving continuous improvement across all production processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing processes to meet or exceed safety, quality, productivity, cost, and team performance targets.
• Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure performance and drive process improvements.
• Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model to analyze root causes and implement lasting solutions when goals are not met.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, eliminate waste, and improve scheduling and efficiency.

• Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing team members to ensure consistent performance and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements, including GMPs, SOPs, OSHA, and FDA standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and employee involvement across all operations.
• Oversee material availability, product quality, and on-time delivery through effective resource allocation.
• Facilitate daily and weekly operational reviews to ensure alignment with short- and long-term production goals.
• Support new product launches in collaboration with business and production teams.
• Lead workforce planning and training programs to build flexibility and ensure succession readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus (15%) program
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Employee discount programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Experience:

• manufacturing: food, beverage, biotech, or pharmaceutical: 5 years (Required)
• DMS, GMPs, SOPs, OSHA, and FDA regulations: 1 year (Required)
• production manager/ supervisory: 5 years (Required)
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement : 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person