Production Manager

Stampede Culinary Partners; Alma (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stampede Culinary Partners is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily production activities, lead Production Supervisors, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining food quality and safety standards.

You will manage staffing, optimize schedules, monitor performance, and collaborate with QA and Maintenance to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement in cost efficiency and equipment utilization.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of related management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and key production performance metrics.
• Experience with inventory and manufacturing software.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• HACCP Certification
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings.
• Ability to work in a cold manufacturing environment and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, supervise Production Supervisors, and ensure production schedules and customer deadlines are met.
• Monitor production performance, labor allocation, yields, and line throughput to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Develop and implement process improvements to optimize equipment performance, product quality, and production costs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, USDA requirements, and customer product specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to resolve operational challenges, support audits, and minimize downtime.
• Oversee employee training, performance evaluations, staffing, and adherence to production and safety standards.
• Ensure proper raw material preparation, availability, and production scheduling to meet operational targets.
• Support equipment installations, preventive maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in workplace safety initiatives, inspections, and production performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Manufacturing software

Job description

Production Manager

WHAT'S THE SCOPE?

The Production Manager oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, product quality, food safety, and on-time delivery. This role leads Production Supervisors, manages staffing and production schedules, monitors performance, and works closely with other departments to maintain smooth operations and achieve production goals.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER

• Lead daily production operations, supervise Production Supervisors, and ensure production schedules and customer deadlines are met.
• Monitor production performance, labor allocation, yields, and line throughput to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Develop and implement process improvements to optimize equipment performance, product quality, and production costs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, USDA requirements, and customer product specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to resolve operational challenges, support audits, and minimize downtime.
• Oversee employee training, performance evaluations, staffing, and adherence to production and safety standards.
• Ensure proper raw material preparation, availability, and production scheduling to meet operational targets.
• Support equipment installations, preventive maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in workplace safety initiatives, inspections, and production performance reviews.

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of related management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and key production performance metrics.
• Experience with inventory and manufacturing software.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• HACCP Certification
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings.
• Ability to work in a cold manufacturing environment and lift up to 50 pounds.

ABOUT US

Stampede Culinary Partners is an innovative protein solutions company founded in 1995 and built on a simple principle: customer satisfaction. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, foodservice distributors, home delivery providers, and other emerging markets throughout North America.

Our success is driven by our people and guided by our five core values:

• Perform Passionately
• Challenge Directly and Respectfully
• Commit to Teamwork
• Embrace Innovation
• Improve Daily

JOIN US!

Take the next step in your production management career with Stampede! If you're ready to lead production teams, improve operational efficiency, maintain high food safety and quality standards, and make an impact at our facility, we encourage you to apply!

By applying for this position, you are consenting to undergo a background check including a criminal record check, employment, and education verification.