Production Manager

ABC Consulting; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Consulting is seeking a Production Manager in New Jersey to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant production of high-quality products. The role oversees production staff, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination with Maintenance, QA, Warehouse, and Planning.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing leadership in food, with a strong track record on continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, Business, or related field
• Five+ years in food manufacturing leadership with at least 3 years in production management
• Experience in snack foods or consumer packaged goods preferred
• Strong knowledge of FDA FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, allergen controls and food safety systems
• Data-driven approach to improving manufacturing performance

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet production, quality, safety and efficiency goals.
• Direct production supervisors and teams to promote accountability and engagement.
• Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing labor, equipment and throughput.
• Monitor daily performance and adjust staffing, scheduling and workflow as needed.
• Coordinate priorities with Maintenance, QA, Warehouse, Shipping and Planning.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP and sanitation programs.
• Promote a culture prioritizing safety, food safety and quality.
• Support audits from customers, regulators and third parties.
• Drive continuous improvement and data analysis to improve metrics and outcomes.
• Build cross-functional relationships to implement best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Production reporting software

Job description

The Production Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable production of high-quality products. This position oversees daily production activities, production personnel, and manufacturing performance while ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, customer, and regulatory requirements.

The Production Manager plays a critical role in maintaining efficient manufacturing operations by ensuring production schedules are met, resources are effectively utilized, and employees have the tools and support needed to produce safe, high-quality products every day.

Core Responsibilities

• Production Operations: Lead all daily production operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
• Leadership & Team Development: Direct production supervisors and manufacturing personnel while promoting accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Production Scheduling: Ensure production schedules are achieved while maximizing labor utilization, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Operational Performance: Monitor daily production performance and adjust staffing, scheduling, and workflow to meet operational objectives.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate production priorities with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Shipping, Planning, and other departments.
• Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), sanitation programs, allergen controls, and customer food safety requirements.
• Safety & Quality Culture: Promote a culture where employee safety, food safety, product quality, and operational excellence remain top priorities.
• Quality Partnership: Partner with department leaders to ensure quality control standards are met or exceeded.
• Audit Support: Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, throughput, labor utilization, product quality, equipment efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Performance Metrics: Utilize production metrics and operational data to identify trends and implement process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and leverage positive cross-functional relationships to address identified issues and implement best practices that support current and future business requirements.
• Corporate Compliance: Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with a focus in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, Business, or a related field. Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• Five or more years of manufacturing leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least three years of production management experience required.
• Experience within snack foods, better-for-you foods, bakery, cereal, extrusion, popped snack manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), sanitation programs, allergen control, and food safety management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to improve manufacturing performance through continuous improvement initiatives and data-driven decision making.
• Capable of excelling in a collaborative environment and leading cross-functional teams to achieve production objectives.
• Exceptional planning and organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Superior analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and production reporting software.
• Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Compensation: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year