Production Manager

DSJ Global; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Missouri is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety and quality compliance. The role requires managing production teams, coordinating schedules, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of leadership experience in food & beverage or consumer packaged goods industries, with a strong understanding of GMPs and food safety standards. This position offers opportunities for process improvement and career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production or manufacturing leadership experience in food & beverage or CPG.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to achieve output and quality targets.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules and resources.
• Track performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and develop production staff.
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations.
• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of GMPs

Process Improvement

Team Management

Job description

The Production Manager leads daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This role manages production teams, oversees scheduling, supports continuous improvement, and ensures strict compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to achieve targets for output, quality, cost, and safety.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules, labor, and resources for efficient workflow.
• Track performance metrics (KPI) and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Lead and develop supervisors and frontline production staff.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing performance management.
• Foster a positive, safety-focused, collaborative work environment.
• Ensure adherence to GMPs, HACCP plans, and all FDA/USDA (if applicable) regulations.
• Work closely with QA to address deviations, root-cause issues, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production and compliance documentation.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements using Lean or similar tools.
• Support initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and strengthen overall productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production or manufacturing leadership, preferably in food & beverage or CPG.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.