Production Manager

$90,000 - $100,000/Yr

Snak King - Freeport, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Freeport, IL

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Manager oversees all aspects of operations for a high-volume snack food manufacturing facility, managing production activities across three shifts in a 24/7 environment. This role focuses on ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe production processes while leading a team of supervisors and production staff to meet production goals and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of multiple snack food production lines, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing downtime and optimizing resource utilization.
• Ensure production targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and budget objectives are met or exceeded.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 12 supervisors and approximately 200 hourly employees, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Implement a focus of accountability and performance results ownership.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of production staff to enhance skills and support career growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement disciplinary measures as needed.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement strategies to optimize production processes.
• Analyze production data and trends, identifying opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, safety, schedule attainment, and throughput.
• Ensure all production activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and food safety standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, conducting regular safety audits and training programs.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all products meet or exceed customer and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Demand Planning team to ensure raw and packaging materials are available to meet production needs.
• Develop, monitor, and manage production budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure all equipment is properly maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a production management role, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, safety regulations, and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate large teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 per year.
• Full-time employment with a structured schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.