Production Manager

Masis Professional Group

Winchester (VA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading food production company in Winchester, VA is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations at a new facility. The role demands a hands-on leader with expertise in food manufacturing, production optimization, and team development. Responsibilities include managing production schedules and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science or Engineering and proven experience in production management. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

Proven production management experience within the food manufacturing sector.
Strong knowledge of food production processes, quality systems, and compliance requirements.
Willingness to work off-shifts to ensure alignment across all production teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production staff, providing training and performance feedback.
Monitor and improve production processes to increase efficiency.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, FDA, and health standards.

Skills

Production management

Process improvement

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Production planning and scheduling tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Talent Acquisition/ Recruiter at Masis Professional Group

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to lead operations at a new food production facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in food manufacturing, production optimization, and team development.

Position Overview

The Production Manager will oversee all aspects of daily production, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output in compliance with industry regulations. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production staff, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
Foster a positive, safety-focused, and results-oriented work culture.
Manage production schedules, staffing, and workflow to meet output, cost, and quality objectives.
Monitor and improve production processes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources.
Resolve production and quality issues quickly to maintain smooth operations.
Develop and track KPIs, analyzing performance trends and implementing corrective actions where needed.
Partner with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless coordination across departments.
Enforce compliance with HACCP, FDA, and all relevant health and safety standards.
Assist in budget planning and cost control measures, identifying savings without compromising safety or quality.
Conduct safety inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
Proven production management experience within the food manufacturing sector.
Strong knowledge of food production processes, quality systems, and compliance requirements.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Proficient in production planning, scheduling, and reporting tools.
Skilled in process improvement, problem-solving, and cost reduction strategies.
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work off-shifts to ensure alignment across all production teams.
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and employee programs.

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