Food Production Manager

Fusion Ranch; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Scottsbluff is seeking an experienced Food Production Manager to oversee operations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, improving production efficiency, and managing team performance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and experience in the meat industry. This role offers the chance to impact quality control and operational performance significantly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant manufacturing/management experience in a food production environment.
• Prior experience with GFSI and HACCP programs is required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate to improve production output and efficiencies.
• Maintain production and quality control standards.
• Supervise staffing levels and conduct employee evaluations.

Skills

Food Safety Protocols

Team Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a driven and experienced Food Production Manager to oversee and support our daily production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards while optimizing production output, efficiencies, and cost control. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food processing, preferably within the meat industry and demonstrated success in managing teams, improving operations, and upholding food safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, plant safety policies, and regulatory health and safety guidelines.

• Collaborate with plant leadership to increase production output, improve line efficiencies, and meet daily/weekly production goals.

• Maintain and enforce production and quality control standards in accordance with GFSI, GMP, SSOP, and HACCP programs.

• Uphold and execute food security policies to mitigate potential food safety risks in the handling, storage, and manufacturing of ingredients and finished goods.

• Minimize product loss and waste, reduce downtime, and improve overall product yields through data-driven decision making.

• Assist in controlling operational expenses including raw material, labor, and overhead costs.

• Supervise staffing levels, conduct employee performance evaluations, implement corrective actions, and promote accountability across the team.

• Coordinate and deliver employee training; identify and resolve labor or production issues to ensure optimal team performance.

• Oversee and contribute to the development and execution of daily production schedules.

• Ensure timely and professional resolution of production-related customer complaints.

• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reporting in line with regulatory and internal standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Management, Chemistry, or a related field and/or 3+ years of relevant manufacturing/management experience in a food production environment.

• Prior experience working with GFSI and HACCP programs is required.

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Proven track record of using shop floor control metrics to drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, including statistical analysis capabilities.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure thorough documentation and compliance.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

• Must be able to pass E-Verify (I-9), background check, and drug screening.

• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.