Production Manager (Bilingual Spanish)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets
• Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing or workflows as needed
• Ensure proper use of equipment, materials, and labor resources
• Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production associates and leads
• Manage scheduling, attendance, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
• Foster a positive, safe, and high-performance work environment
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate daily goals and expectations

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, AQL standards, and internal quality processes
• Maintain sanitation standards and support audits/inspections
• Partner with QA to address and resolve quality or safety concerns

Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, yield, and labor efficiency
• Identify process improvements and support Lean or continuous improvement initiatives
• Reduce waste and improve production consistency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with warehouse, logistics, and QA teams to ensure smooth operations
• Communicate production status, challenges, and updates to leadership

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in production, manufacturing, or food processing environments
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, multi-shift operation
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and quality control processes
• Ability to manage production schedules and meet performance targets
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting tools preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred or required (adjust based on need)
• Ability to work a 6-day schedule with flexible hours