Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

TSP talent; Highgate Springs (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent in Vermont is seeking a Production Manager for a high-volume food manufacturing facility. You will oversee daily operations, manage production schedules, staffing, and equipment utilization to meet safety, quality, and yield targets.

You will partner with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to minimize downtime, drive lean initiatives, analyze KPIs, and lead frontline teams with a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large frontline teams.
• Ability to ensure safety, quality and yield targets.
• Proven track record in optimizing production schedules and staffing.
• Strong collaboration across maintenance, quality and supply chain teams.
• Commitment to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including production schedules, staffing, and equipment utilization.
• Ensure safety, quality, and yield targets are met.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to minimize downtime and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze KPIs and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop frontline teams, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Lean manufacturing

KPI analysis

Communication

Sustainability

Job description

Role: Production Manager in a high-volume food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including production schedules, staffing, and equipment utilization.
• Ensure safety, quality, and yield targets are met.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to minimize downtime and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze KPIs and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop frontline teams, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and problem-solving.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and KPI analysis.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to sustainable, reliable food production.