Production Manager Confidential Whittier, CA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $115,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Data integrity assurance VLOOKUP function Food production Production data analysis Blending Operations management Food processing plant experience Packing Cycle counting inventory management ERP systems Production deviation management Warehouse management system GMP Data summary reports Manufacturing facility experience Data integrity and documentation Barcode scanners Supervising experience Barcode scanning for logistics HACCP Production management software Quality control problem-solving Packaging (food) Master production scheduling (MPS) Managing food or beverage production teams Production scheduling adjustments Packaging equipment Manufacturing company experience Quality control records management Full Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

We're hiring a hands-on Production Manager to lead plant operations for a food manufacturing plant. You'll manage scheduling, staffing, equipment and quality to meet customer expectations while partnering with QA, R D and 3PL to drive continuous improvement. A strong emphasis of this role is accurate production data entry and inventory control to support traceability and operational decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead daily/weekly production planning and execution; maintain and communicate the production schedule. Ensure accurate, timely data entry of production information into the production sheet / ERP system — including start/stop times, actual yields, scrap/waste, labor hours and batch records. Maintain an audit-ready electronic record for each run. Supervise production supervisors, operators and packing staff: hire, train, schedule and manage performance. Enforce

HACCP/PRP/GMP

practices on the floor; coordinate pre-ops, sanitation and QA verifications. Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs), manage suspect lots and work with QA to resolve quality/non-conformance issues. Own inventory accuracy for production-related stock: manage raw material and packaging material levels, record inventory withdrawals and returns, and ensure correct lot assignment and expiration-date tracking. Partner with Inventory/Warehouse teams and 3

PL:

coordinate transfers, replenishments and outbound staging; reconcile any system vs. physical inventory discrepancies and follow up on adjustments. Plan and execute regular cycle counts and support periodic full physical inventories; investigate and resolve variances promptly. Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment pre-ops and downtime reduction; ensure maintenance records are documented. Partner with R D on scale-ups, product transfers and troubleshooting during ramp-up. Track production and inventory KPIs (on-time production, inventory accuracy, days of inventory, labor $/lb, yield/waste, OEE) and provide regular reports to leadership. Drive continuous-improvement initiatives based on data. Support internal and external audits and ensure traceability and data integrity requirements are met.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years' experience in food manufacturing or co-packing with at least 2 years in a supervisory/manager role. Hands-on experience in blending/packaging/line operations; spice/herb manufacturing experience preferred.

Proven experience with inventory management:

cycle counts, physical inventory, lot tracking, expiration control and discrepancy reconciliation. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate production and inventory data in an ERP / WMS or production tracking system and to produce clear reports. Comfort using barcode scanners, handheld devices or WMS interfaces. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas) and ability to create/interpret production and inventory reports. Strong working knowledge of HACCP, PRPs/GMP; familiarity with GFSI standards (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC) is a plus. Experience supporting internal audits and corrective-action programs. Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with production scheduling/ERP and Excel. Ability to work onsite, lift up to ~50 lbs, and work flexible hours during peak/audit periods.

PREFERRED / CERTIFICATIONS

Forklift certification, OSHA training, Lean / Six Sigma experience.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

(SUGGESTED) $90,000-$115,000/year DOE + performance bonus Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off (vacation, sick time) and paid holidays Support for professional development / certification Career growth within a growing co-pack and R D environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

On-site, plant-floor role: standing for long periods, frequent walking, exposure to dust/noise. PPE required. Lifting up to ~50 lbs; repetitive motions and exposure to production machinery.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person