Production Manager

PrideNow; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideNow is seeking a seasoned production operations leader to manage daily meat processing plant activities in Newark, NJ. You will drive production schedules, ensure quality standards, and lead a team of supervisors toward operational excellence.

Responsibilities include coaching supervisors, coordinating cross-functional teams, analyzing KPIs, and implementing safety and regulatory compliance (SQF/HACCP/GMP). Strong ERP experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 5–10 years in progressively responsible manufacturing roles with supervisory experience
• Solid understanding of OSHA, USDA, and food safety regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP software, and plant operations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills; ability to inspire and manage supervisors and production teams
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues, make decisions, and implement corrective actions
• Detail-oriented, multitasker with strong KPI monitoring abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and objectives
• Train and coach supervisors and management to recognize opportunities and their impact on operations
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, QA, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth plant operations
• Monitor KPIs for safety, yield, cost and delivery, initiating corrective action as needed
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, SQF/HACCP/GMP, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs for leadership
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and BOMs in NetSuite
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

VistaTrac

ERP software

Job description

Client - Meat processing/manufacturing company.

Job Summary:

Need netsuite/sap and bilingual Spanish

Management experience needed.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and operational objectives are achieved.
• Train and coach supervisors and management to recognize opportunities and understand their impact on operations.
• Partner with plant leadership team to resolve operational issues and improve efficiencies
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Participate in daily operational meetings and communicate production priorities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement through operational analysis and process optimization and implement solutions
• Monitor production performance against KPIs for safety, yield, cost, and delivery, initiating corrective action when gaps emerge.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies to ensure a safe working environment

Compliance & Food Safety

• Enforce SQF, HACCP, GMP, and applicable USDA and FDA regulatory requirements throughout all plant functions.
• Assist with internal and external regulatory audits.

Product & Inventory Analysis

• Maintain product master data, Bills of Materials (BOMs), item records, and inventory attributes within NetSuite.
• Analyze inventory trends, production data, purchasing activity, and product usage to improve inventory accuracy and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain operational reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for leadership.
• Generate reports and provide analytical support for Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis and operational reporting.
• Monitor inventory KPIs and recommend corrective actions to improve inventory control.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy across all warehouse and production locations.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee cycle count programs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.
• Support physical inventories and month-end/year-end inventory reconciliation.
• Monitor inventory movement throughout production and warehouse operations.
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely.

Warehouse & Inventory Control

• Oversee inventory control processes across warehouse and production operations.
• Coordinate daily inventory activities and material movement.
• Support FIFO inventory practices and warehouse organization.
• Improve inventory visibility and material traceability.
• Supervise, train, and coach shift supervisors and production line staff; manage performance evaluations and staffing needs.
• Train employees on inventory control procedures, NetSuite, and VistaTrac.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve operational performance.
• Support implementation of new systems, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with quality assurance (QA), maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve operational bottleneck

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5–10 years in progressively responsible manufacturing roles, with several years in supervisory or operations leadership roles
• Solid understanding of OSHA, USDA, and food safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP software, and understanding of plant operations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills; ability to inspire and manage supervisors and production teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
• Detail-oriented, capable of multitasking, prioritizing, and monitoring performance metrics

About Us:

PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

EEO Statement:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation