A Production Plant Manager directs work and resources needed for a manufacturing production process. Plans and manages production work that meets cost, quality and quantity specifications for a company or project.
7:30am•4:00pm, Monday•Friday, with some overtime during peak-season
Travel:
Up to 5% annually Sponsorship not available Production Manager Description Our client is looking for a Production Manager to add to their team in Farmingdale, NJ. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will oversee day-to-day production, receiving, blending, bagging, and warehouse operations at the company's primary facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for production performance, inventory accuracy, quality, safety, and workforce management. You will lead an Assistant Production Manager, 3-line leads, and hourly production employees, while also supporting satellite warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is a floor-oriented leader who enjoys being directly involved in the operation, developing their team, solving problems, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, profitable company with a clear plan for continued, controlled growth, and make a direct impact on the performance and development of the operation. Production Manager Responsibilities Lead daily production, blending, packaging, receiving, and warehouse operations Direct, coach, and develop Assistant Production Manager and line leads Build and manage production schedules based on demand, inventory, and seasonal needs Oversee receiving, lot verification, sampling, traceability, storage, and FIFO rotation Manage packaging operations, including bagging, baling, stacking, palletizing, and load quality Maintain inventory accuracy and oversee cycle counts, replenishment, staging, and shipping Monitor production performance, uptime, scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and other KPIs Enforce quality standards, corrective actions, and production hold procedures Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and improve uptime Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, quality, and environmental requirements Manage seasonal staffing, training, scheduling, and employee performance Support and evaluate satellite warehouse operations and share best practices Serve as the operational liaison with key suppliers Drive continuous improvement across operations Production Manager Qualifications Experience in production environments involving blending, mixing, and packaged products required 5+ years of leadership experience in production, packaging, or warehouse operations required Experience managing leads, and hourly employees required Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead from the floor required Hands-on experience with packaging line operations and equipment required Fluency in English and Spanish required About #twiceasnice Recruiting Across industries, roles, and North America, we help clients quickly attract top talent with custom-built searches. With the lowest fee in the industry, the longest guarantee, and commission-free senior recruiters•we align our interests with the long-term success of every placement. Need recruiting help? www.twonice.com
Pay:
$80,000.00•$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): What types of products have you blended, mixed, or packaged? What types of packaging equipment and processes have you worked with? How many employees have you directly managed and what production roles did they have? Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? What is your desired salary range? LinkedIn profile, if available:
Experience:
leading production, packaging, blending, or warehouse ops : 5 years (Required)
