Production Manager

Stampede Culinary Partners • Rockingham, GA

19d

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, product quality, food safety, and on-time delivery. This role leads Production Supervisors, manages staffing and production schedules, monitors performance, and works closely with other departments to maintain smooth operations and achieve production goals.

The position is with Stampede Culinary Partners, a protein solutions company founded in 1995 that serves restaurants, retailers, foodservice distributors, home delivery providers, and emerging markets throughout North America.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of related management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and key production performance metrics.
• Experience with inventory and manufacturing software.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• HACCP Certification.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings.
• Ability to work in a cold manufacturing environment and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, supervise Production Supervisors, and ensure production schedules and customer deadlines are met.
• Monitor production performance, labor allocation, yields, and line throughput to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Develop and implement process improvements to optimize equipment performance, product quality, and production costs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, USDA requirements, and customer product specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to resolve operational challenges, support audits, and minimize downtime.
• Oversee employee training, performance evaluations, staffing, and adherence to production and safety standards.
• Ensure proper raw material preparation, availability, and production scheduling to meet operational targets.
• Support equipment installations, preventive maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in workplace safety initiatives, inspections, and production performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED