Production Manager

Bluegrass Stream LLC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC is a manufacturing leader, seeking to drive daily production operations in a fast-paced environment. You will manage production teams, coordinate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain, and ensure safe, high-quality output.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking, waste reduction, and continuous improvement through lean initiatives. You will coach and develop staff, foster collaboration, and help meet cost, safety, and delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing production leadership.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality systems.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to improve KPIs and reduce waste.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities and coordinate with cross-functional partners including maintenance, quality, and supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Use operational data to track KPIs, reduce waste, and improve efficiency and throughput.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet cost, safety, and delivery objectives.
• Coach, develop, and motivate employees while promoting an inclusive, performance-driven culture.

Skills

Production leadership

Food safety

Data-driven

Cross-functional

Continuous improvement

Job description

to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for managing production teams, ensuring safe and high-quality production, optimizing line performance, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Duties

• Oversee daily production activities and coordinate with cross-functional partners including maintenance, quality, and supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Use operational data to track KPIs, reduce waste, and improve efficiency and throughput.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet cost, safety, and delivery objectives.
• Coach, develop, and motivate employees while promoting an inclusive, performance-driven culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in manufacturing production leadership.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality systems.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to improve KPIs and reduce waste.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement.