Production Manager

About Us

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we live by values such as Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate.

About the Role

As a Production Manager, you will oversee and manage the daily operations of the production floor at our Hanover, PA plant, a manufacturer of quality pretzels. You will lead a team of supervisors, operators, and workers, focusing on maximizing productivity, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to production supervisors and team members, including assigning tasks and ensuring production targets and schedules are met.
• Coordinate production workflows, monitor production lines, and ensure equipment and materials are available.
• Lead and promote a safety-first culture by actively supporting the site’s Health & Safety program and ensuring compliance with all Food Safety and Quality requirements.
• Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and foster an environment of employee engagement, empowerment, and teamwork, particularly in relation to CI, LEAN, and other change-driven areas.
• Monitor and evaluate worker performance and provide constructive feedback, including corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and resolve quality issues, collaborating with quality control and engineering teams as necessary.
• Monitor production processes to prevent defects and minimize waste.
• Oversee routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery to ensure minimal downtime.
• Ensure the production area is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports on production performance, including any issues or improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all company and plant policies and procedures, including collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plant-wide initiatives.
• Serve as an active member of the Plant Steering Team, contributing to site strategy, performance, and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production or food manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control procedures, and inventory management.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and procurement software such as SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – eligible from your first day.
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement, and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses.
• An inclusive working environment with opportunities to build meaningful work relationships and join Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to wellness and employee assistance programs.

Pay

The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $97,500 to $146,300 annually. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. Eligible candidates may also receive annual discretionary merit compensation, bonus, and equity pay.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site role on first shift, Monday through Friday. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts and weekends.