Production Manager, Food Manufacturing & Lean Excellence

Perrone & Sons; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrone & Sons in Los Angeles is seeking a Production Manager to oversee sandwich production, blending and packaging operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. The role leads supervisors, analyzes KPIs, and drives continuous improvement across yield, efficiency, and costs.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years of food manufacturing leadership, strong HACCP/GMP knowledge, and proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5+ years of production or operations management experience in food manufacturing, preferably ready‑to‑eat or sandwich/meal assembly.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and programs (HACCP, GMP, USDA/FDA, sanitation).
• Proven leadership experience supervising hourly employees and frontline leaders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, manage budgets, and meet production and cost targets.
• Solid understanding of production planning, inventory control, and basic maintenance concepts.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily sandwich production activities (prep, assembly, slicing, packaging) to meet volume, cost, and service targets.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, staffing plans, and line assignments based on orders, forecasts, and capacity.
• Ensure all products meet company quality specifications, weight and portion standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety programs (HACCP, GMPs, sanitation, allergen controls, temperature control, traceability).
• Enforce health and safety procedures, ensure a clean and safe production environment, and promptly address hazards or incidents.
• Lead, train, and coach supervisors, line leads, and production staff; conduct performance reviews and support development and cross-training.
• Monitor production KPIs (yield, line efficiency, labor cost per unit, scrap/waste, downtime) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse to ensure adequate supply of bread, proteins, cheeses, vegetables, sauces, and packaging materials; monitor inventory and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on inspections, hold/release decisions, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of quality systems.
• Work with Maintenance to schedule preventive maintenance and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns affecting sandwich lines.
• Support new product introductions and process changes, including test runs, line setup, and standard operating procedure (SOP) updates.
• Prepare and maintain production records, reports, and documentation required for audits, regulatory compliance, and internal review.
• Drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, labor utilization, and changeover times using lean or similar tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field

Job description

Perrone & Sons in Los Angeles is seeking a Production Manager to oversee sandwich production, blending and packaging operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. The role leads supervisors, analyzes KPIs, and drives continuous improvement across yield, efficiency, and costs.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years of food manufacturing leadership, strong HACCP/GMP knowledge, and proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.