Shift Manager Food Manufacturing

Bonipak Produce•Santa Maria, CA

29d•$105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food production lines, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met. This role leads production teams, manages workflows, troubleshoots production issues, and drives continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities and Expectations: Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers and line operators. Supervise production operations, ensuring schedules are met while maintaining quality, food safety, and sanitation standards. Monitor product quality and adjust operations or processes to correct problems. Enforce compliance with company policies, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), and food safety protocols. Conduct regular inspections of the production area for safety hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken. Train, coach, and mentor production staff to enhance skills and productivity. Collaborate with quality assurance, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues. Maintain accurate production records, reports, and shift documentation. Lead daily shift meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and safety reminders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste. Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats other with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems (e.g., ERP, MES).
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment (cold storage 34-40 degrees Fahrenheit).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers and line operators.
Supervise production operations, ensuring schedules are met while maintaining quality, food safety, and sanitation standards.
Monitor product quality and adjust operations or processes to correct problems.
Enforce compliance with company policies, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), and food safety protocols.
Conduct regular inspections of the production area for safety hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Train, coach, and mentor production staff to enhance skills and productivity.
Collaborate with quality assurance, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues.
Maintain accurate production records, reports, and shift documentation.
Lead daily shift meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and safety reminders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.
Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.