Production Manager

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Job description

As the Production Manager, you will lead and oversee the day-to-day production operations in our food manufacturing facility. Your primary focus will be on ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, optimizing production schedules, and adhering to food safety regulations. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving continuous improvement, maximizing productivity, and fostering a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

Client Details

Frozen Food Manufacturing

Description

• Manage all production activities, ensuring timely and efficient manufacturing of high-quality food products.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet company goals and customer demand.
• Implement and enforce food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, and other regulatory compliance).
• Lead, train, and develop production staff, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Monitor and improve production KPIs, such as throughput, waste reduction, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Supply Chain departments to resolve production-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and food industry regulations.
• Prepare and manage the production budget, controlling costs and reducing waste.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a must.
• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Proven experience in managing teams and improving production processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in production management software and MS Office Suite.

This role is M-F with Saturday 1-2 times a month.

Job Offer

• Great Benefits
• Compensation up to $130k
• PTO
• 9+ paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k match

Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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