Production Manager

Production Manager Location:

Carson, California Type:

Direct Hire Job #311775

Salary:

$125,000 Growing facility in Carson, CA is hiring an experienced Production Manager to lead daily production operations in a fast-paced ready-to-eat food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for safety, quality, efficiency, and team leadership while driving continuous improvement and meeting production goals. Key Responsibilities Environmental Health & Safety Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety and compliance Ensure EHS procedures, training, and documentation are followed Participate in safety audits, investigations, and corrective actions Quality & Food Safety Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, USDA, FDA, and internal food safety standards Partner with QA to resolve deviations and non-conformances Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement Operations Management Oversee daily production to meet volume, quality, yield, and cost targets Monitor real-time performance and adjust operations as needed Optimize equipment usage and process efficiency Maintain accurate production records (downtime, yields, KPIs, reports) Leadership & Continuous Improvement Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and teams Drive improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR Build strong teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement

Qualifications Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience) Must have 4+ years of production management experience Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality systems Proven ability to lead teams and meet production targets Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Bilingual communication skills in Spanish is required. Work Environment Manufacturing facility with temperature variations and production equipment Flexible schedule including various shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed