Production Manager

Daisy Brand; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Daisy Brand is seeking a Production Manager in Casa Grande, AZ to lead daily operations for processing and packaging in a high-volume dairy facility. You will develop strategies with department heads, align throughput with forecast demand, and drive improvements to quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include budgeting, capacity planning, and optimizing production systems while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with leadership experience in food/dairy manufacturing.
• Extensive manufacturing leadership in high-volume settings.
• Experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Processing and Packaging operations to safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Execute manufacturing strategies to support growth and excellence.
• Set performance expectations and accountability across departments.
• Manage operating budgets to meet financial targets.
• Monitor metrics and implement actions to improve results.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership ability

Dairy plant operations

Production planning

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Process optimization

Team development

Education

Four-year degree in business or technical field

Six+ years in high production environment

Ten years in food/dairy manufacturing

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overall management of the daily operations and manufacturing of product. The Production Manager provides leadership for the Packaging and Processing departments and works closely with the Packaging and Processing Managers to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement and optimizing manufacturing processes. The Production Manager also maintains responsibility for delivering against financial budget and production plans.

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overall management of the daily operations and manufacturing of product. The Production Manager provides leadership for the Packaging and Processing departments and works closely with the Packaging and Processing Managers to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement and optimizing manufacturing processes. The Production Manager also maintains responsibility for delivering against financial budget and production plans.

The Production Manager is responsible for determining production capacity and establishing throughputs and efficiencies required to deliver against forecast and demand. The Production Manager is also responsible for making operational or capital recommendations for expanding and optimizing production systems to reach new capacity growth. The continued growth of the Daisy Brand business requires a dedicated and proven leader to work closely with other department managers while simultaneously working in collaboration with other functional areas of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead Processing and Packaging operations to achieve safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Execute manufacturing strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across assigned departments.
• Manage operating expenses and departmental budgets to achieve financial objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement actions to improve operational results.

Production Planning & Capacity

• Align production schedules and resources with forecasted demand and customer requirements.
• Manage production capacity, throughput, and efficiency to meet operational targets.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize production systems.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement through data-based decision making and root cause problem solving.
• Improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize labor and asset utilization.
• Promote the adoption of best practices and innovative manufacturing technologies.

People Leadership

• Develop, coach, and mentor leaders and employees to build a high-performing organization.
• Foster employee engagement, teamwork, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Reinforce Daisy Brand values and support a positive workplace culture.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen workplace safety and housekeeping performance.
• Take immediate corrective action on food safety and quality issues as required

Qualifications And Requirements

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree in either a business or technical field, or 6 years of leadership experience managing food or dairy production
• Six plus years of experience in a high production environment.
• Ten years’ experience in food and or dairy manufacturing
• Dairy Manufacturing experience, preferred
• Previous operational management experience, preferred
• Memberships in professional organizations, preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Proven leadership ability
• Strong analytical and applied problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with dairy and food plant operations
• Familiarity with cultured dairy products, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to train, motivate and develop others
• Detail oriented, precise, communicates with clarity.

Company Overview

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.

At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared.

To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives
• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.