Sr Production Manager

Sterling Engineering; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead daily operations in their tortilla manufacturing facility. The role involves ensuring quality, enforcing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This position offers full-time employment and aims to uphold the company's commitment to exceptional quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production.
• Demonstrated success in safety leadership and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Ability to balance high‑quality standards with efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production to meet output and quality targets.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and production leads.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production systems

Job description

This range is provided by Sterling Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Sterling Engineering

We are seeking a driven and experienced Plant Manager to lead and elevate the performance of our Indianapolis tortilla manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership role is critical in maintaining our commitment to exceptional quality, strict safety standards, and authentic production methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production, packaging, maintenance, sanitation, receiving, and shipping, ensuring output, quality, and schedule targets are met.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee plant budgeting and cost‑control initiatives, supporting annual planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and waste‑reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and production leads by setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and supporting professional growth.
• Analyze key operational metrics (OEE, uptime, efficiency) to identify gaps and implement targeted improvement strategies.
• Communicate plant goals clearly, lead regular team meetings, and promote a culture of engagement and accountability.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards and traditional authenticity, including whole‑kernel corn tortillas produced without preservatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in food production.
• Demonstrated success in safety leadership, problem solving, and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using production systems or data analysis tools.
• Ability to balance high‑quality standards with efficiency, cost, and safety requirements.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Food and Beverage Manufacturing