Lead Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

TreeHouse Foods; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

DevelopU platform

Wellness program

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Lancaster pretzel production floor, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and manage a team of supervisors, operators and workers.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), 5+ years in production with 3+ in supervision, proficiency with SAP and MS Office, and Lean/continuous improvement experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in production; at least 3 years in supervision.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control, and inventory management.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to supervisors and team members to meet production targets.
• Coordinate production workflows, monitor lines, and ensure resources are available.
• Promote safety-first culture and ensure compliance with food safety/quality standards.
• Champion CI/LEAN initiatives and drive employee engagement and teamwork.
• Monitor worker performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and resolve quality issues with QC and engineering teams.
• Monitor processes to prevent defects and reduce waste.
• Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Keep production area clean, organized, and compliant with regs.
• Prepare and submit production performance reports regularly.
• Ensure compliance with policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Contribute to plant-wide strategic initiatives as part of the Plant Steering Team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Lean

CI

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

TreeHouse Foods in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Lancaster pretzel production floor, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and manage a team of supervisors, operators and workers.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), 5+ years in production with 3+ in supervision, proficiency with SAP and MS Office, and Lean/continuous improvement experience.