Production Manager - 2nd Shift

CONAGRA•Council Bluffs, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager in Council Bluffs, Iowa, you will lead and inspire the 2nd shift production teams in a dynamic food manufacturing environment, ensuring safe operations, high‑quality products, and efficient use of resources. You will bring strong leadership presence to the plant floor, partner cross‑functionally, and develop teams while driving performance, safety, and continuous improvement across operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Biology, Industrial Management, or a related field
Four or more years of related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience within food manufacturing in lieu of educational requirements
Experience leading teams in a production or manufacturing environment.
Experience preparing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and production loss
Experience working with cross-functional teams, managers, customers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead food safety and quality performance across assigned production operations.
Guide and support production line supervisors to ensure products meet company specifications and production, usage, and labor targets.
Deploy labor resources effectively to meet or exceed company standards.
Champion cleanliness, organization, and Good Manufacturing Practices throughout plant production areas.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and corporate policies.
Promote strong training practices to ensure the workforce is prepared, capable, and safety‑focused.
Ensure timely flow of critical operational information across all levels and shifts of plant leadership.
Monitor ingredient usage to plant standards while maintaining quality objectives.
Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to align production requirements and achieve plant objectives.
Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen safety, cost effectiveness, and product quality.
Foster a safe, inclusive work environment where employees are engaged and supported.
Reinforce safety awareness through front‑line supervisor coaching and training.
Support and model participation in plant safety programs.
Report ingredient usage and labor data to support accurate costing and recall readiness.
Share key performance metrics with front‑line supervisors to encourage ownership and improvement.
Partner closely with Human Resources on interviews, hiring, performance evaluations, corrective counseling, and employee development.