Production Processing Manager

DSJ Global; Byesville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Production Processing Manager to lead aseptic beverage processing in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while guiding operators, technicians, and supervisors.

You will manage batching, UHT/HTST systems, CIP/SIP, sterilization, and cross-functional collaboration to meet targets and ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, Engineering, Operations or related field.
• 8+ years of food, beverage, dairy, or regulated manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of aseptic, UHT, or thermal processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage aseptic processing operations including batching, blending, UHT/HTST systems, CIP/SIP, and sterilization.
• Ensure production targets are met for safety, quality, efficiency, yield, and throughput.
• Lead and develop production teams, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive food safety compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Packaging, and Supply Chain to support plant goals.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Team development

Quality compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Engineering/Operations

Job description

We are seeking a Production Processing Manager to lead aseptic beverage processing operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while leading a team of operators, technicians, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage aseptic processing operations including batching, blending, UHT/HTST systems, CIP/SIP, and sterilization.
• Ensure production targets are met for safety, quality, efficiency, yield, and throughput.
• Lead and develop production teams, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive food safety compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Packaging, and Supply Chain to support plant goals.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 8+ years of food, beverage, dairy, or regulated manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of aseptic, UHT, or thermal processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement.

Compensation

This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing leader looking to make a significant impact within a highly automated food and beverage production facility.