Manufacturing Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Manufacturing Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Riverside, CA. The role leads daily food manufacturing operations, drives performance, and ensures food safety compliance while developing high-performing plant teams.

The position emphasizes operational efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food processing setting, with opportunities to influence plant performance and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in food processing or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and other food safety standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage large teams.
• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with ERP software and related technology.
• Budget management experience.
• Knowledge of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the food processing plant.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Supervise and train plant staff.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed.
• Implement and enforce quality control standards.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Develop and manage the plant budget.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with procurement, distribution, and marketing.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure efficient inventory management.
• Conduct regular plant inspections.
• Respond to and resolve production issues promptly.
• Maintain records of production and safety activities.
• Develop and implement plant policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Riverside, CA within the food and beverage production industry. This role is responsible for leading daily food manufacturing operations, improving production performance, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and developing high-performing plant teams. The Manufacturing Manager will play a key leadership role in driving operational efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced food processing setting and enjoys building strong teams, solving operational challenges, and contributing to long-term business success. This position offers the chance to join a stable production environment with collaborative leadership, strong operational standards, and opportunities to influence plant performance, process improvement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the food processing plant
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Manage production schedules to meet customer demands
• Supervise and train plant staff
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed
• Implement and enforce quality control standards
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of plant equipment
• Develop and manage the plant budget
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with other departments such as procurement, distribution, and marketing
• Implement cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure efficient inventory management
• Conduct regular inspections of the plant
• Respond to and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Maintain records of all production and safety activities
• Develop and implement plant policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Foster a positive and productive work environment
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making
• Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• MBA or advanced degree
• 10+ years of experience in food processing or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and other food safety standards
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proven ability to manage large teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong project management experience
• Proficiency in ERP software and other relevant technology
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Experience in budget management
• Knowledge of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret production data
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $120,000 to $125,000 per year.

Job type: Direct hire.

Location: Riverside, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.