Raw Production Lead — Lean Ops for Pet Food

Golden Pet Manufacturing®; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Charity sponsorships

Mental health days

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Team events

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing in Seward, NE, is seeking a Raw Production Manager to lead the production team and optimize processes. You will oversee the entire production area, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement on cost, quality, and safety.

This role requires strong leadership, lean manufacturing experience, and collaboration with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, and HR to keep operations running smoothly. Experience in pet food is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong lean manufacturing background.
• Experience in pet food or food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire production process within assigned area(s) of the manufacturing facility to operate within budget and meet KPIs
• Analyze current production processes and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Manage team of Production Supervisors and provide support on the daily activities of production and hourly employees
• Monitor and review the daily line performance to ensure operations meet performance standards and make improvements or adjustments as needed
• Partner closely with other departments including Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Accounting and HR to maintain efficient operations
• Create and share regular reports with management to provide status updates on production metrics, issues or challenges facing the department(s)
• Provide and encourage an open working environment on the production floor with all employees; lead effective conflict management efforts as needed when challenges or disagreements between employees arise
• Effectively manage the workforce and assist Production Supervisors through the disciplinary process while partnering with Human Resources
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and identify cost saving opportunities and see those through to implementation

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production management

Team management

KPI tracking

Cost reduction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Golden Pet Manufacturing in Seward, NE, is seeking a Raw Production Manager to lead the production team and optimize processes. You will oversee the entire production area, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement on cost, quality, and safety.

This role requires strong leadership, lean manufacturing experience, and collaboration with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, and HR to keep operations running smoothly. Experience in pet food is a plus.