Production Manager

Stampede Culinary Partners•Alma, GA

18d

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, product quality, food safety, and on-time delivery. The role leads Production Supervisors, manages staffing and production schedules, monitors performance, and works with other departments to maintain smooth operations and achieve production goals. The position focuses on leading production teams, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining food safety and quality standards at a Stampede Culinary Partners facility.

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 and supervise Production Supervisors.
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 and availability, and schedule production to meet operational targets.
Support equipment installations, preventive maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in workplace safety initiatives, inspections, and production performance reviews.