Production Manager

Australia-Employment; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Las Cruces, NM seeks a seasoned production leader to oversee all manufacturing operations, lead diverse teams, and drive performance against safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on GMP/HACCP compliance and strong cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred). Strong background in production operations, budgeting, and financial data management.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, and food safety compliance.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, CI).
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full production operations including processing, filling, packaging, and labeling.
• Lead, develop, and manage salaried and hourly production teams.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Execute production strategies aligned with business goals and budget targets.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, quality, efficiency, waste, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams for seamless operations.
• Manage production scheduling to meet inventory and demand requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead capital project support and operational enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and internal control standards.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure adherence across production areas.

Skills

Leadership

Production ops

Budgeting

Financial data

Continuous improvement

GMP/HACCP

SAP

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year.

Founded decades ago and based in Las Cruces, NM, with operations across multiple global regions, we are a leading provider of food and beverage ingredients, delivering innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions to manufacturers worldwide. We operate close to the source—partnering directly with growers—to ensure transparency, traceability, and consistency across our supply chain. Our team is driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering natural, nutritious products that meet evolving consumer demands.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee full production operations including processing, filling, packaging, and labeling.
• Lead, develop, and manage salaried and hourly production teams.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Execute production strategies aligned with business goals and budget targets.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, quality, efficiency, waste, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams for seamless operations.
• Manage production scheduling to meet inventory and demand requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead capital project support and operational enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and internal control standards.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure adherence across production areas.

Qualifications – Needed

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred).Strong background in production operations, budgeting, and financial data management.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, and food safety compliance.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, CI).
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

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