Production Manager - Night Shift

Conagra Brands•Waterloo, IA

37d•$82,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead plant production operations by directing production leadership teams and coordinating manufacturing activities to achieve safety, quality, service, and performance objectives. You will ensure the effective alignment of people, materials, and equipment to support efficient production flow while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
4-6 years of manufacturing, operations, or production experience.
1-3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong operational leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proven problem-solving experience related to production, process, and operational challenges.
Experience working in a plant-based manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated success leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience influencing cross-functional partners to achieve business objectives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance standards are consistently achieved.
Lead production supervisors and frontline leaders to deliver operational performance targets and drive accountability.
Allocate labor, materials, and resources to support production schedules and changing business priorities.
Maintain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and company policies.
Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Support workforce training, development, and succession planning to strengthen organizational capability.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process optimization.
Promote and maintain a safe work environment throughout all production areas.
Monitor, analyze, and communicate production, labor, and operational metrics to plant leadership.
Identify and resolve production challenges to ensure operational continuity and performance achievement.