Production Manager

VAM Foods, LLC; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VAM Foods, LLC in Humble, TX is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations, ensure production targets are met, and maintain product quality. You will drive efficiency, manage costs, and enforce safety and quality programs across shifts.

The role requires extensive experience in food manufacturing, leadership of multiple lines, and proficiency with ERP systems. You will collaborate with QA, procurement, and maintenance to optimize yields and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, including 3+ years in production management.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing inventory systems.
• Experience managing multiple production lines, shifts, and production employees.
• Experience in meat processing, cooked foods, frozen foods, or Mexican food manufacturing.
• Experience with SQF-certified facilities.
• Knowledge of yield analysis, waste reduction, and manufacturing cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to meet production targets while controlling costs.
• Maintain product consistency and improve production efficiency.
• Lead production teams across multiple shifts and lines.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, and other food safety programs.

Skills

FDA & USDA food safety compliance

HACCP & GMP

Production scheduling

Labor productivity

Inventory management

Material planning

Leadership

Accountability

Cost control

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Position overview: Responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring production targets are met while controlling costs, maintaining product consistency, and improving efficiency.

• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, labor productivity, inventory management, and material planning.
• Ability to establish SOPs, enforce standardized recipes, and improve production processes.
• Strong leadership and accountability skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, including 3+ years in production management.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing inventory systems.
• Experience managing multiple production lines, shifts, and production employees.
• Experience in meat processing, cooked foods, frozen foods, or Mexican food manufacturing.
• Experience with SQF-certified facilities.
• Knowledge of yield analysis, waste reduction, and manufacturing cost accounting.