Production Manager

Modesto, CA 95313

Posted: 01/21/2025 Industry: Production Job Number: 2483 Pay Rate: $110,000 - $130,000 + 10% bonus

Job Description

 

Overview: Manage production activities to ensure efficient and profitable operations. Provide work direction, supervision, and goals to production supervisors and employees regarding company policy, operating procedures and efficiency, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with plant management to establish goals involving quality, safety, waste, efficiency, etc. The Production Manager is responsible for the training and development of supervisory staff on cheese making, whey processing, and regulatory compliance. 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Oversee daily production activities of cheese production, whey production, packaging, and warehouse functions.
  • Convey company, facility, and department goals to employees.
  • Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.
  • Make changes to processing parameters to ensure yield maximization and customer specifications are achieved.
  • Develop, implement, and update operating procedures for all processes to ensure efficient operations.
  • Manage daily inventories of processing ingredients.
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety.
  • Ensure all plant personnel are operating in compliance with company policies for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Ensure that the plant is operating in compliance with all federal, state, and local food industry regulations and maintain preparation for all plant inspections.
  • Manage all assigned employees including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance.
  • Oversee the job training program.
  • Responsible for the development of supervisory staff.
  • Actively communicate and participate with employees through shift meetings and maintain and promote positive employee relations in the work environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits: This position is eligible for the following benefits: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Basic life insurance and AD&D
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Bonus eligibility

 

Reports To: Plant Manager

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in food production.

Additional Information

Email: cpaisley@irgsolution.com

Subject: Production Manager- Modesto, CA

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