Production Manager — Lean & Continuous Improvement

VENTURA FOODS LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, &Vision

Profit Sharing & 401(k) matching

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Ventura Foods LLC in Duluth, GA seeks a skilled Production Manager to lead the Production Department, supervise Supervisors and Operators, and drive efficiency and safety on the floor. The role reports to the Plant Manager and focuses on Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in frontline supervision, strong knowledge of production costs and formulation, and the ability to coordinate across three shifts to meet customer demands.

Qualifications

• Requires 5–10 years in front-line supervision or equivalent.
• Understanding of production cost, performance, and product formulation.
• Ability to manage labor across three shifts and align staffing with production needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct production leadership of Supervisors and Operators.
• Develop daily/weekly/monthly production schedules to meet customer orders.
• Uphold safety, GMP, and quality standards across all shifts.
• Lead continuous improvement through RCA, kaizen, and SOP updates.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Warehouse to ensure smooth material flow and equipment reliability.
• Coach and develop leaders; drive on-floor performance and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Ventura Foods LLC in Duluth, GA seeks a skilled Production Manager to lead the Production Department, supervise Supervisors and Operators, and drive efficiency and safety on the floor. The role reports to the Plant Manager and focuses on Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in frontline supervision, strong knowledge of production costs and formulation, and the ability to coordinate across three shifts to meet customer demands.