Job Description

Food Production Manager

Are you looking to make a career change to an established food packaging company? This exciting opportunity as Food Production Manager has a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and paid time off. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Food Production Manager opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage food production operations in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Develop and execute production plans to meet demand while optimizing labor, materials, and equipment
• Oversee inventory control, raw material flow, and coordination with supply chain partners
• Monitor production performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP preferred) to track production metrics, inventory levels, and reporting
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and support operational excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams
• Train, coach, and develop production staff on food safety, best operational practices, and equipment use
• Ensure equipment readiness and support minor fabrication or assembly needs as required

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in food manufacturing or production management
• Minimum 3 years of production planning experience
• Strong working knowledge of food safety regulations and manufacturing best practices
• Mechanical aptitude with food processing or packaging equipment preferred
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (required)
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Direct hire
• Paid time off
• 401(K) matching
• Gym membership discounts
• Employee assistance program

Salary: $85K-$100K annually

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