Senior Production Leader — Food & Beverage Ops

Australia-Employment; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Las Cruces, NM seeks a seasoned production leader to oversee all manufacturing operations, lead diverse teams, and drive performance against safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on GMP/HACCP compliance and strong cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred). Strong background in production operations, budgeting, and financial data management.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, and food safety compliance.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, CI).
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full production operations including processing, filling, packaging, and labeling.
• Lead, develop, and manage salaried and hourly production teams.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Execute production strategies aligned with business goals and budget targets.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, quality, efficiency, waste, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams for seamless operations.
• Manage production scheduling to meet inventory and demand requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead capital project support and operational enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and internal control standards.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure adherence across production areas.

Skills

Leadership

Production ops

Budgeting

Financial data

Continuous improvement

GMP/HACCP

SAP

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Jobot in Las Cruces, NM seeks a seasoned production leader to oversee all manufacturing operations, lead diverse teams, and drive performance against safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on GMP/HACCP compliance and strong cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.