Production Manager

Daisy Brand • Casa Grande, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall management of daily operations and manufacturing of product. This role provides leadership for the Packaging and Processing departments, working closely with the respective managers to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement and optimizing manufacturing processes. The Production Manager is accountable for delivering against financial budgets and production plans, determining production capacity, and establishing throughputs and efficiencies required to meet forecast and demand. Additionally, this role involves making operational or capital recommendations for expanding and optimizing production systems to achieve new capacity growth. The continued growth of the Daisy Brand business requires a dedicated and proven leader to work closely with other department managers and collaborate with other functional areas of the company.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in either a business or technical field, or 6 years of leadership experience managing food or dairy production
• Six plus years of experience in a high production environment.
• Ten years’ experience in food and or dairy manufacturing
• Proven leadership ability
• Strong analytical and applied problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with dairy and food plant operations
• Familiarity with cultured dairy products, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to train, motivate and develop others
• Detail oriented, precise, communicates with clarity.

Nice To Haves

• Dairy Manufacturing experience, preferred
• Previous operational management experience, preferred
• Memberships in professional organizations, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Processing and Packaging operations to achieve safety, quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Execute manufacturing strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across assigned departments.
• Manage operating expenses and departmental budgets to achieve financial objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement actions to improve operational results.
• Align production schedules and resources with forecasted demand and customer requirements.
• Manage production capacity, throughput, and efficiency to meet operational targets.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize production systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-based decision making and root cause problem solving.
• Improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize labor and asset utilization.
• Promote the adoption of best practices and innovative manufacturing technologies.
• Develop, coach, and mentor leaders and employees to build a high-performing organization.
• Foster employee engagement, teamwork, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Reinforce Daisy Brand values and support a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen workplace safety and housekeeping performance.
• Take immediate corrective action on food safety and quality issues as required.

Benefits

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager