Production Leader - Lean Ops for Food & Beverage

Relate Search; Rochester, Austin (MN, MN); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Relate Search is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the full manufacturing value stream in a national Food & Beverage organization. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and delivery through Lean initiatives and hands‑on leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in production/operations leadership within F&B, expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, and strong budget management skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive Production or Operations leadership experience in Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Manufacturing processes, production planning, equipment performance, food safety, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage production budgets, and drive sustainable improvements in high-volume environments.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end production operations across the full Manufacturing value stream, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery objectives are achieved
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on optimizing processes, reducing waste, improving OEE, and increasing productivity
• Develop, coach, and mentor Production leadership teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and Operational Excellence
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve equipment reliability, eliminate production constraints, and optimize operational performance
• Develop and execute production strategies focused on capacity utilization, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and long-term operational improvement

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Production Leadership

Budget Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Relate Search is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the full manufacturing value stream in a national Food & Beverage organization. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and delivery through Lean initiatives and hands‑on leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in production/operations leadership within F&B, expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, and strong budget management skills.