Production Manager – Food Manufacturing Leader

Chairmans Foods; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Chairmans Foods seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead the plant's production department, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to cost, quality, and quantity targets. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities across production, processing, and distribution, guiding teams to meet corporate objectives.

Responsibilities include staffing decisions, scheduling, problem solving, and reporting on productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience leading production teams in food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee production, processing and distribution activities.
• Review schedules and staffing within budget and time constraints.
• Resolve production or processing issues with staff.
• Prepare production and performance reports for productivity and cost control.
• Train and supervise production staff and shift leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Problem solving

Communication

Team building

Change management

Staff training

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chairmans Foods seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead the plant's production department, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to cost, quality, and quantity targets. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities across production, processing, and distribution, guiding teams to meet corporate objectives.

Responsibilities include staffing decisions, scheduling, problem solving, and reporting on productivity.