Production Manager

Ventura Foods; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Profit Sharing

401(k) matching

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Duluth, GA, is seeking a Production Department Manager to lead the production team, optimize efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with Materials, Quality Control, and Maintenance to meet demand, ensure safety, and manage performance metrics. A Bachelor’s in Business or equivalent and 5–10 years in manufacturing supervision preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production staff in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production costs and efficiency metrics.
• Knowledge of product formulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Production Supervisors and Operators.
• Review daily production and downtime data; drive corrective actions.
• Prepare capacity plans with Materials/Inventory to meet sales needs.
• Coordinate with QA for product testing and quality control.
• Ensure safety standards in the production area.
• Authorize payroll and manage weekly attendance.

Skills

Front line supervision

Production cost awareness

Product formulation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience

Job description

Why Join Us:Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employeesProfit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and HolidaysEmployee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance ProgramsSUMMARY OF JOB: Under the general supervision of the Plant Manager, is responsible for managing the Production Department, Supervisors and Processors. Provides reports and analysis to track Efficiencies and Continuous Improvement Plans.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides leadership and direction to Production Supervisors.Training of Machine Operators as well as providing ongoing assessment of their performance.Reviews previous days production and downtime sheets as well as yields, labor, and temporary labor. Provides follow-up and corrective action, as needed.Determine days product usage to match production schedule.Completes Efficiency Tracker report from previous days production; material usage sheet for Data Coordinator and yield summary (product waste).Provides weekly work orders for Maintenance Manager.Provides daily instruction to Sanitation Supervisor for next days production.Approves employee payroll weekly.Establishes performance standards and methods of performance measurements and maintains appropriate production information.Coordinates with Materials Manager/Inventory Control for capacity process and prepares plans to assure production capacity to meet sales requirements.Participates with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Quality Control and Distribution for planning of finished goods level.Coordinates with Plant Manager and Quality Control for product testing and schedules testing required.Ensures safety standards are met within the production area.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in front line supervision or similar management position. Must understand production cost, performance, and a working knowledge of product formulation.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A college degree in Business or equivalent experience of at least 5 to 10 years.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to effectively communicate with other Department Heads as well as effectively train subordinates.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be able to effectively track material usage, yield summarREASONING ABILITY: Reasoning needed to make process changes necessary to meet critical objectives.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Managerial Training Seminars.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Long hours, often involving critical adjustments to machinery.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Often wet and humid.ADDITIONAL POSITION OR POSITIONS TO BE CROSS/TRAINED FOR: Plant Manager, Production Supervisor.Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.I have read this job description and can perform the “Essential Duties” listed either with, or without, accommodation.Our CultureOur Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.Diversity & Inclusion:Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplaceVentura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.