Production Manager

Ready Foods Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

STD & LTD

401k Plan

Vacation Days

Sick Pay

Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Year End Bonuses

Job summary

Ready Foods Inc. is a Denver-based, family-owned food manufacturer seeking a Production Manager to lead with humility and drive operational excellence. The role reports to the Plant Manager and focuses on safe, efficient production aligned with our Lean and continuous improvement culture.

You will develop schedules, manage supervisors, and implement HACCP/GMP standards while fostering a culture of respect, accountability and teamwork across four Denver facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years in a production management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA and other food safety regulations.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization is a plus.
• Proven leadership skills to manage teams and drive results.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic production plans to meet goals.
• Lead production supervisors and foster a servant leadership culture.
• Collaborate with departments to create and manage production schedules.
• Ensure safe working environment aligned with safety values.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Production planning software

ERP systems

Job description

Ready Foods is a Denver-based, family-owned food manufacturer on a transformation journey. While rooted in more than five decades of manufacturing excellence, we are building the next generation of food manufacturing by combining Lean principles, Industry 4.0 technologies, digital transformation and systems thinking. Across our four Denver facilities, we are creating a connected enterprise that leverages data, automation, continuous improvement and employee expertise to drive better decisions and better outcomes.

Job Details

Ready Foods is a Denver-based, family-owned food manufacturer on a transformation journey. While rooted in more than five decades of manufacturing excellence, we are building the next generation of food manufacturing by combining Lean principles, Industry 4.0 technologies, digital transformation and systems thinking. Across our four Denver facilities, we are creating a connected enterprise that leverages data, automation, continuous improvement and employee expertise to drive better decisions and better outcomes.

Our culture is built on respect for people, operational excellence, learning, collaboration and a relentless pursuit of improvement. We are looking for individuals who want to help shape the future of manufacturing while making a meaningful impact on our customers, employees and community.

We are looking for a Production Manager who shares our commitment to people. Our new Production Supervisor must be a servant leader and able to lead with humility.

Our new Production Manager is responsible for the execution of Ready Food’s production goals and objectives. The Production Manager ensures a safe environment aligned with Ready Foods safety values. The Production Manager will also ensure there is a team culture that is in alignment with Ready Foods’ mission, vision, and strategic plans. The position is a full-time salaried position reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities Include

• Strategic Plan Execution: Implement strategic plan for the execution of plant production.
• Operational Excellence: Manage production capabilities. Manage waste elimination initiatives. Role model a culture of safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Manage Production Schedules: Collaborate with other departments to ensure productions schedules are met.
• Create team environment aligned with company mission and vision: Improve production capabilities. Learn about and implement Lean practices. Maintain company culture with reliability, honor, and trust.
• Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable: Lead, manage and develop Production supervisors. Follow Lean principles. Ensure successful teamwork. Demonstrate and require dedication and discipline as a servant leader. Instill a culture of meeting commitments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a production management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, and other food safety regulations.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization is a plus.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive results.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Life, STD and LTD
• 401k Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Sick pay
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Year End Bonuses* (based on company performance)
• Holiday Party