Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Sandridge Crafted Foods; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Contribution

On-Demand Pay

Costco Membership Reimbursement

Annual Company Picnic

Wellbeing Resources

Job summary

Sandridge Crafted Foods is hiring a 2nd Shift Production Manager in Medina, OH, to oversee multiple production areas and ensure operational efficiency and safety. The role includes budget management, KPI tracking, and compliance with quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in food production and leadership, committed to driving performance through strong teams. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and employee perks like

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or food production environments.
• Proven experience leading multiple teams or departments.
• Experience managing an operating budget and labor cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to hit safety, quality, service, and cost targets.
• Own the departmental operating budget and partner with Finance.
• Track KPIs across all assigned areas and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Lean Manufacturing

Data-Driven Decision Making

Team Development

Food Safety Compliance

Six Sigma

Education

Associate's or Culinary Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

Now Hiring — Operations Department

Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Full-Time | Exempt | 2nd Shift | Medina, OH

Ready to lead the teams that keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and on target every single day? As our 2nd Shift Production Manager, you'll own the performance of multiple production areas during second shift — driving results in safety, quality, service, and cost while building a bench of strong leaders beneath you. You'll manage the budget, partner with Maintenance and Engineering on capital priorities, and be the one plant leadership counts on to keep operations aligned and accountable. If you thrive on high standards, hands‑on leadership, and getting results through people, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate production operations across multiple areas to hit safety, quality, service, and cost targets
• Provide oversight and direction to operations leaders, aligning daily production plans, staffing, and scheduling
• Serve as the lead plant contact on second shift, ensuring seamless handoff and continuity with first shift leadership
• Own the departmental operating budget and labor cost controls, partnering with Finance on forecasting and cost reduction
• Track KPIs across all assigned areas — safety, quality, attainment, waste, yield, labor efficiency, and downtime
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering on capital projects and equipment reliability that support long‑term capacity
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including readiness for third‑party audits (SQF, BRC, GMP)
• Get to the root cause of significant safety and quality events and lead corrective/preventive action
• Own headcount and workforce planning, including staffing levels, overtime, and labor allocation across shifts
• Develop leadership bench strength by mentoring and coaching Business Managers and supervisors
• Communicate plant performance, risks, and strategic priorities to the Director of Operations and plant leadership team

What You Need

• Associate's degree or Culinary degree required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or food production environments
• Proven experience leading multiple teams or departments, including developing other managers/leaders
• Experience managing an operating budget, labor cost forecasting, and cost control
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
• Experience supporting or leading third‑party food safety/quality audits (e.g., SQF, BRC) preferred
• Six Sigma or other formal continuous improvement certification a plus
• Strong financial acumen and a data‑driven, continuous improvement mindset
• Availability and willingness to work second shift hours

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe leaders who drive our results deserve to be well taken care of. Here's what's in it for you:

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution, plus employer contribution to your HSA
• On-demand pay — access your earned wages before payday
• Employee perks: Costco membership reimbursement, product giveaways, etc.
• Appreciation lunches, holiday meals and gifts, and an annual company picnic
• Wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work
• Tickets at Work discounts on entertainment, travel, and more
• A hands‑on leadership role with real ownership over plant performance