Production Manager

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking—using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients—complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you're looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

M-F (+ typically 1 weekend day as needed)

2:00 pm - 11:00 pm EST

The Production Manager role leads a production department to execute with excellence for maximum efficiency and minimum loss while developing the operating teams. This leadership position will have accountability for results across all metrics for their department.

• The Production Manager is responsible for a production department’s performance in accordance with business objectives for manufacturing efficiency, safety, quality, budgets, cost, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
• Motivate, direct, coach and develop a diverse, high performing and engaged team to meet established goals and build organizational capability.
• Ensure high standards for safety, quality and food safety across the production organization.
• Develop budgets and manage line and labor efficiencies, key performance indicators in support of greater plant and business strategic objectives and goals.
• Respond to company and customer needs with quality, timeliness, and customer services.
• Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) in all aspects of the shift operation and in alignment with plant culture.
• Conduct scheduled meetings (department, safety).
• Develop workforce through supervision, coaching, and training.
• Ensure all plans and strategies are effectively communicated throughout the department.
• Assist in the selection of prospective new hire employees.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., EHS, Maintenance, Quality, Human Resources, etc.)
• Work closely with procurement / demand planning and sales to monitor and regulate the receipt of raw material and shipment of finished goods to customer.
• Participate in project work and initiatives as assigned, including the ramp up of production levels with growing demand from the customer.

• Minimum 5-10 years production and manufacturing experience.
• Experience managing multiple shift Production.
• Experience with TPM culture required.
• Strong technical skills required. Familiarity with manufacturing systems and theory of operation.
• Must be proficient in all MS Software and ERP applications.
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.

• Positive and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Experience with budgets and financial reporting.
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and general food safety standards is preferred.
• Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once.
• Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect.

• Recommends actions and directions to supervisors, leads, and others.
• Position may have minor contact with outside vendors or contacts.
• Decisions or actions may have an impact on other departments and/or…