Production Manager

Judge Direct Placement; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Bloomsburg, PA is seeking a Production Manager. The role involves ensuring food safety, overseeing production processes, providing leadership to the team, and collaborating with various departments for workflow optimization. Candidates should have a BS Degree, 5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing, and knowledge of FDA Preventive Controls and HACCP. Benefits include medical and vision insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FDA Preventive Controls and HACCP.
• Ability to implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety is upheld by all employees.
• Oversee production processes to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Provide strong leadership to production team members.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety compliance

Production efficiency

Cost-saving initiatives

Education

BS Degree

Tools

HACCP

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma certification

Job description

Overview

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Production Manager in the Bloomsburg, PA area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety is upheld by all employees, reporting any issues to supervisors or managers.


• Implement the vision and direction set by the Vice President of Operations.


• Provide strong leadership to production team members.


• Maintain a safe, collaborative, and continuously improving work environment.


• Oversee production processes to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and adherence to standards.


• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards (USDA, FDA, OSHA, GMPs).


• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.


• Collaborate with departments such as Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources to optimize workflow and resolve operational issues.


• Participate in budget planning and manage production-related expenses.


• Coordinate and support employee training programs for safety, equipment operation, and process improvements.


• Implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.


• Manage and review production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing labor and equipment utilization.


• Support research and development initiatives for new product launches and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred


• 5+ years leadership experience in food manufacturing


• FDA Preventive Controls/HACCP, Better Process Controls


• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Production, Management, and Manufacturing


• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)