Production Manager - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Ready to lead the teams that keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and on target every single day? As our 2nd Shift Production Manager, you'll own the performance of multiple production areas during second shift — driving results in safety, quality, service, and cost while building a bench of strong leaders beneath you. You'll manage the budget, partner with Maintenance and Engineering on capital priorities, and be the one plant leadership counts on to keep operations aligned and accountable. If you thrive on high standards, hands-on leadership, and getting results through people, we want to talk to you.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or Culinary degree required
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or food production environments
- Proven experience leading multiple teams or departments, including developing other managers/leaders
- Experience managing an operating budget, labor cost forecasting, and cost control
- Availability and willingness to work second shift hours
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
- Experience supporting or leading third-party food safety/quality audits (e.g., SQF, BRC) preferred
- Six Sigma or other formal continuous improvement certification a plus
- Strong financial acumen and a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate production operations across multiple areas to hit safety, quality, service, and cost targets
- Provide oversight and direction to operations leaders, aligning daily production plans, staffing, and scheduling
- Serve as the lead plant contact on second shift, ensuring seamless handoff and continuity with first shift leadership
- Own the departmental operating budget and labor cost controls, partnering with Finance on forecasting and cost reduction
- Track KPIs across all assigned areas — safety, quality, attainment, waste, yield, labor efficiency, and downtime
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering on capital projects and equipment reliability that support long-term capacity
- Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including readiness for third-party audits (SQF, BRC, GMP)
- Get to the root cause of significant safety and quality events and lead corrective/preventive action
- Own headcount and workforce planning, including staffing levels, overtime, and labor allocation across shifts
- Develop leadership bench strength by mentoring and coaching Business Managers and supervisors
- Communicate plant performance, risks, and strategic priorities to the Director of Operations and plant leadership team
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Employer contribution to your HSA
- On-demand pay — access your earned wages before payday
- Employee perks: Costco membership reimbursement, product giveaways, etc.
- Appreciation lunches, holiday meals and gifts, and an annual company picnic
- Wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work
- Tickets at Work discounts on entertainment, travel, and more
- A hands-on leadership role with real ownership over plant performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
