Production Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Production Manager to join our team at our Cayce, SC bakery. As a Production Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing daily production, engineering, and sanitation operations to ensure a continuous flow of safe, high-quality products while driving operational efficiency, team performance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, engineering, and sanitation teams to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality output
• Ensure product quality and proper formulation by partnering with FSQA to resolve issues
• Manage staffing, performance, employee relations, and team development
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and line optimization
• Maintain safety, sanitation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
• Support budgeting, reporting, and capital project planning and execution
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to meet customer and business goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s preferred
• Experience in a management role within manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes (production, packaging, engineering, shipping)
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills
• Ability to work flexible hours supporting evening and overnight operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related operational systems

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery production (mixing, proofing, baking, packaging)
• Continuous improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Experience supporting capital projects or working in complex technical environments
• Experience collaborating across diverse teams and customer groups

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Team-Building

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Additional voluntary options to fit your needs
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays
• Competitive retirement plans
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise
• HSA and FSA plans
• Recognition & Rewards

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support evening and overnight operations.