Production Floor Manager

Paris Group•Kansas City, MO

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Coffee Production Floor Manager oversees daily coffee manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and food safety and workplace safety protocols are consistently met. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Coffee Operations, Assets and Facilities and manages the day-to-day work of the production floor team, coordinating with maintenance, quality assurance, and supply chain to keep the roasting, blending, and packaging lines running efficiently. The role is accountable for staffing and scheduling the floor, monitoring production performance, and driving continuous improvement across the production line.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or food and beverage production experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Working knowledge of production processes, equipment, and workplace safety regulations (OSHA).
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and drive performance improvement.
Proficiency with production/ERP software and Microsoft Office.
Experience in coffee or another food and beverage manufacturing environment preferred.
Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, SQF, or similar) preferred.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, HACCP or PCQI, OSHA 30, and food handler's or food safety certification are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
Experience in coffee or another food and beverage manufacturing environment preferred.
Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, SQF, or similar) preferred.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, HACCP or PCQI, OSHA 30, and food handler's or food safety certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and oversee daily coffee production activities — roasting, blending, grinding, packaging, and fulfillment — to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
Supervise, train, and evaluate production floor employees; manage shift staffing, coverage, and daily work assignments.
Enforce workplace safety standards and OSHA compliance; lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
Follow and enforce all GMPs, lean manufacturing practices, and organic and food safety certifications.
Monitor key performance indicators (throughput, downtime, scrap and shrink rate, labor efficiency, on-time fulfillment) and report results to leadership.
Identify and implement process improvements using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement principles.
Coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime on roasters, grinders, and packaging equipment and to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
Partner with quality assurance to resolve defects, non-conformances, and customer complaints tied to production.
Manage the flow of green coffee, packaging materials, and finished goods in collaboration with the warehouse and supply chain teams.
Prepare production reports, staffing plans, and performance analyses for leadership review.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement on the production floor.
Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and industry standards.
Other duties as assigned.