Production Manager

CPS Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is on the lookout for a dedicated Production Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and fostering a collaborative environment across departments. With a focus on continuous improvement and employee motivation, you will lead a team to optimize productivity while minimizing costs. If you have a passion for driving operational excellence and a strong background in production management, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production in the food industry.
• Previous managerial experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and personnel.
• Ensure adherence to production and quality control standards.

Skills

Production Management

Collaborative Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

Posted: 04/16/2025 Industry: Supply Chain Job Number: SBK25.4.16.3 Pay Rate: $80,000 - $95,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience: 5 years or greater

Job Description

A growing food manufacturer with two production facilities in Southern California is seeking a Production Manager that is dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety and quality. As the 2nd Shift Production Manager, you will oversee daily production operations and personnel, ensuring adherence to established production and quality control standards. Your role involves scheduling, training, and motivating the production team to achieve optimal productivity while minimizing costs. A great opportunity to collaborate with various departments, including maintenance, quality assurance, and sales, to streamline operations, implement continuous improvement practices, and analyze performance data to foster a lean manufacturing culture.

In addition to supervising production employees and maintaining safety protocols, you will actively monitor quality to prevent out-of-spec products and identify causes of any discrepancies. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring effective communication between management and staff, resolving employee conflicts, and conducting performance evaluations. With a strong emphasis on leadership, process improvement, and employee motivation, you will play a key role in fostering a positive work environment and driving the organization toward its operational goals.

Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000(Please note that an offer in this range is dependent on related experience and skill set.)

Position is on site, 5 days a week.

Job Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

1. Candidates should possess at least five years of experience in production within the food industry to thrive in this position.
2. Current/previous managerial experience.
3. Collaborative communication style and good problem-solving abilities.