Production Manager

Senior Production Manager

Location:

St. Louis, MO

Join a Global Leader in Consumer Packaged Goods

We are seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead operations at our largest U.S. manufacturing facility, a flagship plant for our Home & Garden division. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by driving operational excellence, leading high‑performing teams, and optimizing production processes in a dynamic, high‑speed environment.

• Lead and Inspire:
  Coach and mentor a diverse team, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous development.
• Drive Operational Excellence:
  Oversee high‑speed aerosol and liquid filling operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with all safety standards.
• Optimize Performance:
  Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and achieve KPIs.
• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and execute plans aligned with business growth objectives, collaborating across functions to deliver unified results in service, cost, quality, and safety.
• Financial Accountability:
  Manage budgets, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and ensure profitability without compromising quality or safety.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to uphold product standards and maintain robust quality systems.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead initiatives to streamline processes, enhance production flow, and support long‑term scalability.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Experience:
  
  7+ years in manufacturing leadership, preferably in CPG environments.
• Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and high‑speed production processes.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  ERP systems (SAP preferred), aerosol/liquid filling experience, and familiarity with HACCP and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex schedules, and deliver measurable results.

• Impact:
  Own the performance of a premier manufacturing facility.
• Growth:
  Clear path to Senior leadership roles as we expand.
• Culture:
  Collaborative, people‑first environment focused on accountability and development.
• Competitive Package:
  Market‑leading salary, comprehensive benefits, and bonus opportunities.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM CST (with flexibility for overtime as needed).

If you’re passionate about leading high‑performing teams, driving operational excellence, and shaping the future of manufacturing at a global CPG leader, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr.

health, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis, MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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