Production Leader - Food Manufacturing, Growth & Relocation

Jobot

Las Cruces (NM)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Generous Match
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Generous PTO & Holidays
Career Growth
Cross-functional leadership exposure
Work-Life Balance
Global company stability

Job summary

Jobot, based in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking an experienced Production Operations Leader to oversee full production, lead salaried and hourly teams, and drive continuous improvement in a global ingredient company.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong budgeting and ERP experience (SAP), and a track record of GMP/HACCP compliance. Relocation is included, and the company offers robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years leadership in manufacturing.
  • 5+ years manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred).
  • Strong background in production operations, budgeting, and financial data management.
  • Experience with GMP, HACCP, and food safety compliance.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, CI).
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full production operations including processing, filling, packaging, and labeling.
  • Lead, develop, and manage salaried and hourly production teams.
  • Drive hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
  • Execute production strategies aligned with business goals and budget targets.
  • Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, quality, efficiency, waste, and cost.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
  • Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams for seamless operations.
  • Manage production scheduling to meet inventory and demand requirements.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiativesLead capital project support and operational enhancements
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and internal control standards.
  • Maintain SOPs and ensure adherence across production areas.

Skills

Leadership
Budgeting
GMP/HACCP
Lean/CI
English/Spanish (Bilingual)

Education

High school diploma
Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Jobot, based in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking an experienced Production Operations Leader to oversee full production, lead salaried and hourly teams, and drive continuous improvement in a global ingredient company.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong budgeting and ERP experience (SAP), and a track record of GMP/HACCP compliance. Relocation is included, and the company offers robust benefits and growth opportunities.

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