Production Manager

National Beverage Corp.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Beverages, Inc. is seeking an experienced production leader to oversee multi‑shift operations for carbonated beverages. You will manage hourly workers and partner with production, quality, warehousing, maintenance, and control teams to achieve plant goals.

The role requires strong analytical, coaching, and communication skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to best manufacturing practices. On‑site leadership in Columbus, OH is expected.

Qualifications

• College degree or higher required.
• Experience in food/drink manufacturing or packaging is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide production leadership to hourly employees across shifts and areas.
• Direct daily activities and long-term objectives with department managers.
• Lead multiple shifts in a seven-day operation to meet plant goals.
• Tackle routine and complex problems and initiate root-cause analysis.
• Drive cross-location projects and improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Coach and influence employees at all levels to adopt best practices.

Skills

College degree

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting software

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Oversee manufacturing of carbonated soft drinks over a multi‑shift, multi‑lingual operation. Manage operation through subordinate managers in production, quality, warehousing, maintenance, and production control.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing production leadership to hourly employees on shift in various areas of the production process.
• Directly manages all daily activities and long term objectives of their department, in conjunction with managers across shifts or departments.
• Responsible for plant and company goals by providing proactive, efficient, and reliable leadership for one to three shifts, in a seven day working environment.
• Independently performs all assignments after being given general instructions as to the results expected.
• Takes the lead and initiates resolution of technical, unusual or complex problems or issues.
• Responsibility may extend across more than one location/area, shift or building.
• Proposes plans and executes projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems.
• Must be able to coach and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
• Responsible for assisting the facilities in instilling the Best Manufacturing Practices.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports and other documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or company representatives. Ability to effectively present information to management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, sit for long periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach and turn to access files and office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Field positions will be exposed to various unfamiliar conditions where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn and which may include, but are not limited to: manufacturing and warehouse plants, and other venues as directed by supervisor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but increases significantly in warehouse and manufacturing plants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, engineering and/or equivalent. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Food processing, liquid filling/bottling, or consumer goods manufacturing/packaging industry experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software.
• Able to collaborate and work in a team based environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Solid business acumen, analytical, and problem‑thinking skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Favorable background and drug exam.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible full time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

Shasta Beverages, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, genetics, gender identity, disabled veterans or sexual orientation.