Production Manager - Food Manufacturing & Safety Lead

Healing Strides Counseling; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

401k & company match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SunButter LLC in Fargo, ND is seeking a Production Manager to lead food manufacturing operations, oversee production, packaging, sanitation, and warehouse activities, and drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes servant leadership, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals while controlling costs. Strong knowledge of food safety programs and regulatory standards is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in manufacturing or food processing preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation programs.
• Ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with safety procedures and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations through supervisors to meet safety and quality goals.
• Develop staffing plans and allocate labor for schedules.
• Monitor KPIs like production output, waste, and costs.
• Ensure HACCP, GMPs, sanitation and food safety compliance.
• Coach and develop supervisors and employees.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Problem solving

Team development

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing software

Job description

SunButter LLC in Fargo, ND is seeking a Production Manager to lead food manufacturing operations, oversee production, packaging, sanitation, and warehouse activities, and drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes servant leadership, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals while controlling costs. Strong knowledge of food safety programs and regulatory standards is required.