Production Manager, PA

Pero Family Farms Company; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Manager to lead a dedicated team in optimizing production processes and ensuring quality standards. This role emphasizes effective communication and collaboration across departments to meet operational goals. With a commitment to excellence and safety, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations, leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Join a company that has been a trusted name in farming for over a century, where your contributions will help shape the future of organic vegetable production and uphold the family legacy of quality and innovation.

Benefits

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of operations experience in a related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production scheduling and order fulfillment.
• Ensure OSHA safety compliance and quality standards.
• Train and manage personnel, including hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

Decision-Making

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Industry Experience

Fresh Foods/CPG Experience

2+ years Operations Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Title: Production Manager

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Hanover, PA

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options, we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the overall success of the team and department with the day-to-day emphasis on production scheduling, order fulfillment, personnel training, succession planning, job descriptions, system inputs and accuracy, lot number and load list priority management, shrink management, yield optimization, OSHA safety compliance. Exhibits strong communication leadership working with other packing facilities between supply, logistics, and sales.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce all company policies and procedures
• Prepare all paperwork required in a neat, legible and timely manner
• Maintain an efficient and productive line of cooperation and communication with other departments and support group
• Organize and update operating procedures in an on-going basis
• Maintain a high level of morale in all areas of production by responding to employee needs, recognizing achievement and providing on-going training programs.
• Meet and maintain all related company objectives and efficiency standards.
• Pounds, cases per man hour
• Yield
• Safety
• Sanitation
• Quality
• Product specification
• Overtime
• Train an assistant to assume all related duties on days off, illness, vacation, or out of plant workdays.
• Responsible for hiring new employees, disciplinary procedures, performance reviews and pay increases.
• Assure that products produced are produced efficiently while maintaining the standards of quality set by the company.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Frequently to constantly standing, walking
• Occasionally to frequently bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling climbing
• Occasionally carrying products 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally to frequently repetitive hand motions (i.e., writing)
• High degree of pressure to meet production schedules
• Constant exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers, etc.
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine etc.
• Constant exposures to varying degree of temperature 45 degrees or less.
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Fresh Foods/CPG Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Industry Experience
• 2+ years Operations Experience
• Basic skill in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Leadership qualities (positively affect/influence others/delegate responsibility)
• Excellent verbal, written, and general communication skills
• Possession of key competencies, including conflict management, business negotiation, organization and decision-making

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.