PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc.; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc. in Glasgow, KY is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and deliver planed output.

The role focuses on staffing, scheduling, training, and cross-functional collaboration across QA, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in leadership within food manufacturing, strong GMP/HACCP/SQF experience, and proficiency with ERP/MES and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Food Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, SQF and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Lean/CI methodologies and/or root-cause problem solving.
• Proficiency with production reporting systems, ERP/MES, Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations to meet KPIs (yield, throughput, downtime, waste).
• Supervise and develop production supervisors, leads, and hourly team members.
• Coordinate staffing levels, shift scheduling, and cross-training programs.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of work instructions and SOPs.
• Partner with Maintenance and QA to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Root-cause analysis

Lean/CI

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Food Science, or related field

Tools

ERP/MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

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PRODUCTION MANAGER

Full Time Management Glasgow, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1295

DEPARTMENT:Operations

POSITION:Production Manager, Glasgow Operations

CLASSIFICATION:Exempt

WORKING HOURS:Full Time

Description:The Production Manager is responsible for daily leadership of all manufacturing operations, ensuring that production activities meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery expectations. This role oversees staffing, scheduling, workflow, training, and performance management while maintaining compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards (e.g., OSHA, FDA/FSMA, SQF internal GMPs). The Production Manager drives operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cross-functional communication between Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities:Including, but not limited to, the following:

Operations Leadership & Performance

• Manage day-to-day production operations to meet established KPIs (yield, throughput, downtime, waste).
• Develop, implement, and monitor daily/weekly/monthly production plans.
• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials to achieve output targets.
• Track production data, generate reports, and recommend improvements.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce adherence to all safety standards, OSHA regulations, and company safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, GMPs, FSMA, HACCP, SQF requirements.
• Partner with QA to manage nonconformances, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Conduct regular floor audits (safety, sanitation, documentation, process controls).
• Promote and maintain a zero-incident culture.

People Management

• Supervise and develop production supervisors, leads, and hourly team members.
• Conduct coaching, performance reviews, and corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate staffing levels, shift scheduling, and cross-training programs.
• Promote strong team communication and positive culture.
• Utilize root-cause analysis tools to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in labor, materials, utilities, and downtime.
• Drive standardization of work instructions, SOPs, and visual management tools.
• Equipment & Maintenance Coordination
• Partner with Maintenance to manage equipment performance, reliability, and planned downtime.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed and documented.
• Escalate critical equipment issues and support troubleshooting efforts.

Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead daily production meetings and coordinate with Supply Chain, QA, Maintenance, and HR.
• Communicate production priorities, changes, and issues across shifts.
• Support audits (customer, regulatory, 3rd-party certification).
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Food Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, SQF and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Experience with Lean/CI methodologies and/or root-cause problem solving.
• Proficiency with production reporting systems, ERP/MES, Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires the ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including walking production areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and responding to operational needs as required.

Other Job Requirements: The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.