Bilingual Production Manager / Blending & Packaging

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Production Manager to add to their team in Farmingdale, NJ. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will oversee day-to-day production, receiving, blending, bagging, and warehouse operations at the company's primary facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for production performance, inventory accuracy, quality, safety, and workforce management. You will lead an Assistant Production Manager, 3-line leads, and hourly production employees, while also supporting satellite warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is a floor-oriented leader who enjoys being directly involved in the operation, developing their team, solving problems, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, profitable company with a clear plan for continued, controlled growth, and make a direct impact on the performance and development of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production, blending, packaging, receiving, and warehouse operations
• Direct, coach, and develop Assistant Production Manager and line leads
• Build and manage production schedules based on demand, inventory, and seasonal needs
• Oversee receiving, lot verification, sampling, traceability, storage, and FIFO rotation
• Manage packaging operations, including bagging, baling, stacking, palletizing, and load quality
• Maintain inventory accuracy and oversee cycle counts, replenishment, staging, and shipping
• Monitor production performance, uptime, scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and other KPIs
• Enforce quality standards, corrective actions, and production hold procedures
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and improve uptime
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, quality, and environmental requirements
• Manage seasonal staffing, training, scheduling, and employee performance
• Support and evaluate satellite warehouse operations and share best practices
• Serve as the operational liaison with key suppliers
• Drive continuous improvement across operations

Qualifications

• Experience in production environments involving blending, mixing, and packaged products required
• 5+ years of leadership experience in production, packaging, or warehouse operations required
• Experience managing leads, and hourly employees required
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead from the floor required
• Hands-on experience with packaging line operations and equipment required
• Fluency in English and Spanish required

Location: Farmingdale, NJ
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday, with some overtime during peak-season
Travel: Up to 5% annually
Sponsorship not available