Food Production Manager — 1st Shift, Lead Quality & Safety

Kimco Staffing Services, Inc.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

A food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations in Gardena, CA. The ideal candidate will have a background in production management, particularly in ready-to-eat food manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading production teams, ensuring food safety compliance, and driving improvements in productivity and quality. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, offering benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of Production Management experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and output goals.
• Promote strong food safety, HACCP, GMP, and EHS compliance.
• Monitor production performance and make real-time improvements.
• Coach and develop supervisors and production teams.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to improve operations.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, cost, and productivity.

Skills

Production Management experience

Knowledge of HACCP

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to meet production targets

Job description

A food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations in Gardena, CA. The ideal candidate will have a background in production management, particularly in ready-to-eat food manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading production teams, ensuring food safety compliance, and driving improvements in productivity and quality. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, offering benefits including medical and vision insurance.