Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Maintain an unwavering commitment to Grandma Quality while seeking innovative solutions that respect our time-honored methods.
• Supervise and motivate production staff, including supervisors, operators, and line workers.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment that values each team member’s contributions.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Align labor with volume requirements and throughput goals to ensure sustainable practices.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure team members are properly trained/cross-trained on production procedures, safety protocols, equipment operation, and Grandma Quality standards.
• Encourage individual growth and learning, while celebrating team and individual achievements and milestones.
• Ensure all products meet established Grandma Quality standards and comply with food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP).
• Take pride in delivering excellence that reflects our heritage and earns the trust of our consumers.
• Develop and maintain production and staffing schedules and resource plans to ensure efficiency in throughput and labor costs.
• Lead post-shift huddles to confirm schedule attainment, analyze shortfalls, document root causes, and support an open exchange of ideas for continuous learning.
• Cookordination with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure raw materials and packaging supplies are available as needed.
• Track inventory levels for infrequently run items.
• Respect our partnerships with suppliers by fostering clear communication and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency through lean manufacturing principles.
• Encourage team input to innovate within tradition and honor the craftsmanship behind every improvement.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and lead initiatives to improve workplace safety and reduce incidents.
• Cultivate a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and protected.
• Prepare and present production reports, performance metrics, and operational KPIs to senior management.
• Issue production status updates; flag delays caused by machinery, staffing, or materials.
• Use data to celebrate wins, identify growth areas, and inform sound decision-making.
• Manage and monitor employee hours/overtime using ADP via the time clock system.
• Maintain fair and transparent practices that support employee well-being and work-life balance while ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of production or operations management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, GMP, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with manufacturing software (NetSuite preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and production planning tools.
• Preferred qualifications: Lean Six Sigma certification or experience with lean manufacturing techniques. Bilingual in English and Spanish.