Production Manager - Food Manufacturing Plant

Philly's Best Steak•Yeadon, PA

56d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Philly’s Best Steak Company Inc. is a family-owned Philadelphia-area meat processing facility specializing in Philly-style steak products. The Production Manager owns the daily execution and overall performance of the Production Department across two nearby facilities. The role is accountable for production goals, employee and food safety, product quality, labor efficiency, and operational discipline. This hands-on floor leader manages and develops Production Supervisors and their teams, sets clear expectations, holds employees accountable, solves problems, and drives continuous improvement. The manager oversees production performance and KPIs, department budgets and costs, staffing and training, schedules, facility standards, and use of ERP and productivity software. The role also collaborates with Operations leadership, Maintenance, FSQA/Quality, Safety, Warehouse, and Supply Chain to support production requirements and resolve operational issues. The position reports to the Director of Operations. It is full-time and exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule beginning at 6:00 a.m. and lasting until production is completed. Weekend work may be required depending on schedule and volume. The salary range is $100,000–$130,000. The work environment includes wet and cold conditions between -5°F and 50°F.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressive production management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or meat processing.
Demonstrated experience leading supervisors and hourly employees in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of labor management, production scheduling, productivity, and cost control.
Strong leadership skills, including setting expectations, coaching employees, and holding people accountable.
Hands-on management style and willingness to spend significant time on the production floor.
Strong problem-solving and continuous-improvement mindset, including ability to identify and eliminate root causes.
Positive attitude and ability to act as a positive agent for change.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
ERP experience required.
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment between -5°F and 50°F.
Knowledge of USDA and OSHA regulations.
Ability to write reports, policies, and manuals following company standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred ERP experience.
HACCP Certification preferred.
SQF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Own daily, weekly, monthly, and annual production department execution and performance against goals.
Monitor production throughout the day and take prompt corrective action when performance is off target.
Maintain a visible production-floor presence and ensure processes, standards, and expectations are followed.
Track and report KPIs, including pounds per labor hour, overtime, OEE, waste, and schedule attainment; communicate variances, root causes, and corrective actions.
Ensure accurate and timely department use of ERP and productivity software.
Identify and implement improvements to throughput, labor efficiency, workflow, quality, and operational performance; support adoption of new systems, automation, equipment, and technology.
Lead, coach, develop, and hold Production Supervisors and their direct reports accountable; establish clear expectations and ensure company standards are enforced.
Manage the production budget, collaborate with the Director of Operations on the annual budget, monitor performance, and address cost variances, particularly labor.
Recruit, interview, onboard, and develop production employees; prepare weekly shift schedules and allocate employees to support production performance.
Ensure supervisors reinforce training, procedures, and performance expectations.
Conduct regular production-floor and facility walkthroughs; maintain standards for GMPs, organization, cleanliness, and operational discipline; address issues and sustain corrective actions.
Work with Maintenance to minimize downtime, prioritize repairs, and improve equipment reliability.
Collaborate with FSQA/Quality and Safety on product standards, food safety, regulatory compliance, employee safety, root-cause analyses, and incident investigations.
Partner with Warehouse and Supply Chain to ensure inventory and movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods meet department needs.
Communicate production performance, constraints, risks, and opportunities to Operations leadership and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.