Assistant Production Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is looking for an Assistant Production Manager to manage daily manufacturing operations in Palmyra. This role emphasizes efficiency in a high-speed production environment and compliance with food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of supervisory experience in the food industry, strong leadership skills, and technical knowledge of automated production processes. Join us to drive improvements and ensure top-quality production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and cGMP guidelines.
• Proven ability to lead multi-shift teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production lines to meet throughput goals.
• Supervise and mentor shift supervisors and production staff.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
• Track KPIs and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Data tracking

Problem-solving

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, scheduling, and labor optimization within our food manufacturing facility. This role focuses on driving high-speed production efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards. The position provides direct leadership to shift supervisors and front-line production staff, serving as the main point of contact for plant performance and cross-functional communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Scheduling: Coordinate daily production lines to meet throughput goals. Adjust labor allocation and production sequences to minimize downtime, maximize yield, and ensure on‑time order fulfillment.
• Leadership & Accountability: Supervise and mentor shift supervisors and production staff. Lead performance reviews, enforce safety protocols, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational accountability.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with food safety regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and workplace safety protocols. Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) and sanitation teams to guarantee audit readiness.
• Process Improvement: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including throughput, scrap rates, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to optimize resource utilization.

Core Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of supervisory or management experience within a high-speed food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of food safety regulations, cGMP guidelines, and automated production machinery.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, data tracking, and problem‑solving skills with a proven ability to lead multi‑shift teams.