Production Manager

About the Role

As the Production Manager, you will oversee daily production operations to ensure safe and quality products are delivered to our customers, and a safe work environment is provided for employees. You will ensure appropriate plant staffing levels, operational efficiency, and support a One Tribe mentality to hit all operational goals and KPIs. Acting as the liaison between plant staff and operations leadership, you will work collaboratively with the Zieggy Leadership Team to make decisions benefiting our tribe, our customers, and our community. Your leadership will inspire, influence, and engage the Wheeling tribe, hiring top talent, providing tools for success, developing talents, and growing careers. You will demonstrate initiative, personal accountability, integrity, credibility, and openness to change, always guided by the Zieggy Essentials.

Essential Functions

• Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, developing, enhancing training; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Coordinate materials, maintenance, changeovers, and staffing on production lines to achieve production goals, ensure safe and efficient operations, and produce quality Ziegenfelder treats ready for delivery.
• Monitor quality data and coordinate with the Quality Tribe to ensure appropriate production of Ziegenfelder treats.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective procedures with the Maintenance Tribe to keep production lines running efficiently.
• Work with the Plant Director to ensure Team Leaders have the leadership skills and abilities necessary to lead production teams to success.
• Drive accountability for successful production training and development for all plant employees.
• Support a culture of continuous learning and development for personal and professional outcomes.
• Investigate safety incidents and accidents, ensuring appropriate reporting and documentation.
• Coordinate with the People & Culture Tribe to ensure appropriate staffing levels, personnel issue resolution, performance engagement, career pathing, and overall Tribe member success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of general experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.
• Availability to work day, afternoon, or night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to support a 24‑hour operation.
• Proven experience with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and procedures.
• Adaptable with a drive for accuracy and learning.
• Ability to be on call and available after business hours.

Physical Abilities

• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Lift 30–50 pounds and move objects to higher, lower, or horizontal positions.
• Bend, twist, reach, and grasp as required.
• Maintain good spatial awareness while working around manufacturing equipment.

Working Conditions

• May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protective equipment.
• May be subject to cold temperatures below 32 °F with proper protective equipment.

Who We Are

The Armstrong Group is a family‑owned and operated collection of diverse companies. Founded in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, the organization now spans multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.