Production Manager

Coastal Elite Pro; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a hands-on leader to head daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced facility in Waterloo, IA. The role focuses on directing production teams to meet safety, cost, and delivery targets while driving performance through data analytics and KPI reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a track record of process improvement, and solid knowledge of food safety and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Able to use data and KPIs to drive efficiency and reduce waste.
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems.
• Collaborates across maintenance, quality, and supply chain to support operations.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on waste reduction and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct production teams to meet cost, safety, and delivery goals.
• Optimize line performance and ensure consistent product quality.
• Maintain rigorous food safety standards and compliance.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and supply chain to support operations.
• Use data and KPI reporting to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach, develop, and motivate employees while building an inclusive, performance-driven culture.
• Promote innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Food safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Job description

to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct production teams to meet cost, safety, and delivery goals.
• Optimize line performance and ensure consistent product quality.
• Maintain rigorous food safety standards and compliance.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and supply chain to support operations.
• Use data and KPI reporting to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach, develop, and motivate employees while building an inclusive, performance-driven culture.
• Promote innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives across teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Proven ability to improve manufacturing performance using data and metrics.
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and solve problems in a high-speed environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on waste reduction and operational efficiency.