Production Manager

Careers at Pressed•Dinuba, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations at Pressed Juicery's Dinuba facility; they are the primary operational leader between the floor team and the Senior Plant Manager. This role leads and develops a team of Production Supervisors and Leads, ensuring that all production activities meet safety, quality, regulatory, and efficiency standards. The Production Manager is accountable for plant-wide output, cost management, workforce performance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate daily and weekly production activities to meet volume, quality, and cost targets.
Review and approve production schedules; adjust labor and equipment resources to meet changing demands.
Monitor production KPIs (output, yield, downtime, waste) and take corrective action as needed.
Ensure smooth shift transitions through effective cross-shift communication and handoff protocols.
Oversee accurate and timely completion of all production documentation and reporting.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and actively participate in required meetings, trainings, and company events in alignment with business needs.
Enforce all GMP, HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards as required by Pressed Juicery and regulatory agencies.
Ensure all products are produced in compliance with specifications, allergen controls, and hold/release procedures.
Partner with the Quality Assurance and Food Safety team to address non-conformances and drive root cause resolution.
Support audit readiness and participate in internal and external audits (FDA, BRC, customer, etc.).
Directly supervise Production Supervisors and Production Leads; provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
Lead hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of production staff in collaboration with Senior Plant Manager and HR.
Address employee performance issues promptly; escalate to the Senior Plant Manager as appropriate.
Foster a positive, respectful, and high-accountability work culture across all shifts.
Champion employee engagement and retention within the production team.
Enforce all EHS policies and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Participate in safety audits, walkthroughs, and safety committee initiatives.
Ensure all equipment is operated safely and that PPE requirements are followed at all times.
Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and lower production costs.
Utilize data and performance metrics to drive decisions and sustain improvements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve bottlenecks.
Leverage digital tools and platforms (e.g., Redzone) to enhance real-time visibility and workforce performance.