Production Manager

Randstad USA; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to oversee high-volume manufacturing operations in Lakeland, FL. The role emphasizes operational excellence, KPI management, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, 5+ years of production leadership experience in food manufacturing or CPG, and bilingual English/Spanish skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Food Engineering, or related field) is required.
• Languages: bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience: Proven experience in production leadership within food manufacturing, CPG, or a similar high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Core Competencies: Lean/CI initiatives, quick product changeovers, waste reduction, leading high-performing production teams.
• Leadership: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and direct daily operations for high-volume production teams.
• Manage complex, fast-paced production lines requiring frequent product changeovers and operational adjustments.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize KPIs to drive efficiency, minimize downtime, and eliminate waste.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing concepts to streamline workflows and boost throughput.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure product quality, workforce safety, and regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelors

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Production Manager with a strong engineering background to oversee fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing operations. In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive operational excellence, optimize production processes, manage key performance indicators (KPIs), and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Food Engineering, or related field) is required.
• Languages: bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience: Proven experience in production leadership within food manufacturing, CPG, or a similar high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated success managing quick product changeovers, reducing operational waste, driving Lean/CI initiatives, and leading high-performing production teams.
• Leadership: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team management skills.

salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and direct daily operations for high-volume production teams.
• Manage complex, fast-paced production lines requiring frequent product changeovers and operational adjustments.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize key operational metrics (KPIs) to drive efficiency, minimize downtime, and eliminate waste.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing concepts to streamline workflows and boost throughput.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure product quality, workforce safety, and strict regulatory compliance.

The essential functions of this role include:

• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Project Manager
• Line Management
• Leading
• Managing
• Influencing
• Budget
• Materials Management
• Coaching
• Operations

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• Bachelors (required)