Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 per year/ DOE
Location and Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM until production is complete
Occasional weekend work as needed
Ability to rotate between two Baltimore-area locations when required
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a food production environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on supervising production teams, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production crews in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Utilize World Class Manufacturing principles to drive performance and operational results
• Plan and manage daily production operations from meat preparation through packing, including trimming, injecting, brine mixing, packing, and recordkeeping
• Ensure alignment and prioritization between production and support teams
• Enforce compliance with all company policies, HACCP, GMPs, safety, and quality standards
• Complete administrative duties related to production and quality performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis tools
• Coach, train, and develop team members to meet performance, quality, cost, and service goals
• Provide timely feedback, coaching, and counseling to employees
• Maintain a strong floor presence and promote positive employee relations through open communication and engagement
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Maintain a hands-on management approach on the production floor

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, Management, or related field preferred
• 3 or more years of experience in a meat or further processing environment
• 2 or more years of direct supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing regulations, including HACCP and GMPs
• Experience with plant safety programs
• Proven ability to define performance expectations and hold teams accountable
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building abilities
• Comfortable giving and receiving candid, constructive feedback
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrated traits include a proactive mindset, adaptability to change, courage, and willingness to take calculated risks

Preferred Qualifications

• BRC knowledge
• Bilingual in English and Spanish