On‑Site Production Manager — Lean Ops & Safety Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% employer match

Paid time off: 4 weeks vacation, 5 PTO

Tuition reimbursement and DevelopU

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in Lancaster, PA is hiring a Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, lead supervisors and staff, and drive safety and quality across the site. This on-site role emphasizes productivity, downtime reduction, and a strong safety culture.

You will monitor workflows, manage maintenance, and collaborate with QA and engineering to resolve issues while supporting CI/LEAN initiatives and reporting on performance metrics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production or food manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control procedures, and inventory management.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and SAP procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to production supervisors and team members, including assigning tasks and ensuring production targets and schedules are met.
• Coordinate production workflows, monitor production lines, and ensure equipment and materials are available.
• Lead and promote a safety-first culture by actively supporting the site’s Health & Safety program and ensuring compliance with all Food Safety and Quality requirements.
• Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and foster employee engagement, empowerment, and teamwork in relation to CI/LEAN and other initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate worker performance and provide constructive feedback, including corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and resolve quality issues, collaborating with quality control and engineering teams as necessary.
• Monitor production processes to prevent defects and minimize waste.
• Oversee routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery to ensure minimal downtime.
• Ensure the production area is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports on production performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including collective bargaining agreements.
• Contribute to development and execution of site-wide strategic initiatives.
• Serve on the Plant Steering Team to support site strategy and continuous improvement objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in Lancaster, PA is hiring a Production Manager to oversee daily production operations, lead supervisors and staff, and drive safety and quality across the site. This on-site role emphasizes productivity, downtime reduction, and a strong safety culture.

You will monitor workflows, manage maintenance, and collaborate with QA and engineering to resolve issues while supporting CI/LEAN initiatives and reporting on performance metrics.