Multishift Food Production Leader | Lean & Safety

Roth Industries, LLC

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid time off
Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Roth Industries is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Colorado Springs facility. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time production across multiple shifts, while partnering with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver superior results and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Lean Manufacturing, GMPs, HACCP, TPM, and food safety standards, with a track record of building high-performing teams,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
  • Previous food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  • Experience leading production teams across multiple shifts
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, GMPs, HACCP, TPM, and food safety standards
  • Proven ability to improve operational performance using production metrics and KPIs
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production operations across multiple shifts.
  • Ensure production schedules, labor utilization, and operational goals are achieved.
  • Monitor manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
  • Support production planning to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Promote a strong Safety First and Quality First culture.
  • Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, sanitation standards, and food safety regulations.
  • Partner with Quality teams to maintain product integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Reinforce safe work practices throughout the facility.
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency.
  • Reduce waste and improve equipment utilization.
  • Analyze production KPIs and drive performance improvements.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop Production Supervisors and frontline employees.
  • Foster accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
  • Support staffing, performance management, and workforce development.
  • Build a positive, results-driven manufacturing culture.
  • Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Quality teams to meet production goals.
  • Help resolve operational challenges through effective communication and leadership.
  • Participate in strategic initiatives that support company growth.

Skills

5+ years manufacturing leadership
Lean Manufacturing
GMPs & HACCP knowledge
Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/ Food Science
Related field

Job description

Roth Industries is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Colorado Springs facility. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time production across multiple shifts, while partnering with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver superior results and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Lean Manufacturing, GMPs, HACCP, TPM, and food safety standards, with a track record of building high-performing teams,

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