About the Role
The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing operations across all production shifts. This role focuses on achieving production targets, maintaining quality and safety standards, developing employees and team leaders, strengthening standard operating procedures (SOPs), and driving continuous improvement.
Key Activities
Oversee daily production operations across all shifts to meet production schedules, output targets, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Manage staffing, labor allocation, equipment utilization, and workflow to maintain efficient production.
Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime and delays.
Lead, coach, and develop Production Leads and employees while establishing clear expectations and accountability.
Delegate daily responsibilities to Leads, encouraging independent decision-making and effective team management.
Ensure employees receive proper training on production processes, SOPs, GMPs, food safety, and workplace safety.
Review, update, and implement SOPs while maintaining accurate training records and employee documentation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, rework, downtime, and production inefficiencies.
Standardize best practices across shifts and optimize the use of labor, equipment, and materials.
Balance hands-on operational support with managerial responsibilities, planning, employee development, and performance management.
Review production schedules, staffing needs, and resource requirements to support daily and long-term objectives.
Communicate production updates, staffing concerns, quality issues, and operational risks to management.
Maintain accurate production reports, shift handoffs, and performance records.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP programs, GMPs, sanitation procedures, and workplace safety standards.
Preferred Skills
Ability to analyze production performance, prioritize competing demands, and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in production reporting, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing or ERP systems preferred.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Food Science, Food Technology, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Proven experience in production or manufacturing supervision or management, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
Demonstrated ability to lead production teams across multiple shifts and manage daily operational priorities.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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