Fresh Cut Produce Production Manager Action Staffing Group - 3.6 Jessup, MD Job Details Full-time From $105,000 a year Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Spanish Manufacturing management Staff supervision Food processing Team supervision Manufacturing facility experience Food & beverage production Production management Managing food or beverage production teams Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description We are seeking a hands-on Fresh Cut Production Manager to lead fresh-cut produce operations within a high-volume, refrigerated food distribution facility in Jessup, MD.. This role oversees approximately 45+ production employees across multiple shifts and is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer demand, quality standards, food safety requirements, and shipping deadlines. Bilingual Spanish required. The ideal candidate is an experienced food production leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in fresh-cut produce, food manufacturing, and refrigerated food production. M-F, start time 11a Salary starts from $105,000/year, commensurate with experience Annual bonus opportunity Responsibilities Lead all daily fresh-cut production operations across multiple shifts. Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors, leads, and hourly employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Develop daily production plans to meet customer orders, shipping schedules, and labor requirements. Monitor productivity, labor utilization, product quality, yields, waste, and operational performance. Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, sanitation standards, OSHA regulations, and company food safety policies. Partner with Warehouse, Inventory, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Transportation, and Procurement to ensure smooth daily operations. Manage staffing, scheduling, cross-training, and employee performance. Promote a safe work environment and ensure proper equipment operation and sanitation practices. Coordinate with Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, reduce waste, and control labor costs. Track and report key production metrics, including productivity, labor efficiency, quality, food safety, and on-time order fulfillment. Qualifications 5+ years of production management experience in fresh-cut produce food manufacturing , food processing, or refrigerated food distribution required Bilingual Spanish required Experience leading large production teams in a high-volume, multi-shift environment. Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, sanitation, OSHA, and quality systems, including at least one certification (i.e. HACCP, ServSafe, GMP, PCQI) HS/GED degree, BA preferred Experience with production planning, labor management, inventory coordination, and continuous improvement. Proven leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with WMS and ERP systems.

Pay:

From $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have 5+ years experience managing fresh cut produce production?

Y/N REQUIRED

Do you have at least one food industry certification (i.e. HACCP, ServSafe, GMP)?

Y/N REQUIRED

Experience:

Production management: 5 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person