Production Manager

TreeHouse Foods • Lancaster, PA

13d • $97,500 - $146,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily production-floor operations at TreeHouse Foods’ Lancaster, Pennsylvania plant, which manufactures pretzels. The role leads supervisors, operators, and other production team members to support a safe, engaging work environment and ensure production runs smoothly. The manager is responsible for maximizing productivity, minimizing downtime and waste, and maintaining high food-safety and quality standards.

The role also supports continuous improvement and plant-wide strategic initiatives, monitors team and production performance, resolves quality and equipment issues, and contributes to site strategy as an active member of the Plant Steering Team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in a production or food-manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality-control procedures, and inventory management.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with inventory-management systems and procurement software such as SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to production supervisors and team members; assign tasks and ensure production targets and schedules are met.
• Coordinate production workflows, monitor production lines, and ensure equipment and materials are available.
• Promote a safety-first culture, support the site Health & Safety program, and ensure compliance with food-safety and quality requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement activities and encourage employee engagement, empowerment, and teamwork, including in CI, LEAN, and other change-driven areas.
• Monitor and evaluate worker performance, provide constructive feedback, and take corrective action as needed.
• Identify and resolve quality issues in collaboration with quality control and engineering teams.
• Monitor production processes to prevent defects and minimize waste.
• Oversee routine equipment and machinery maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized production area compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports on production performance, issues, and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company and plant policies and procedures, including collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plant-wide initiatives.
• Serve as an active member of the Plant Steering Team, contributing to site strategy, performance, and continuous-improvement objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, with eligibility from the first day and no waiting period.
• 401(k) program with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting upon enrollment.
• Paid time off, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays, including two floating holidays.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and access to DevelopU, an educational platform with more than 10,000 free courses.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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