Job Description

Production Manager - Food Manufacturing
Location: Western Kentucky - Relocation Assistance Avaliable Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and oversee manufacturing operations in a fast-paced food production environment . This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety while motivating a team to meet production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise production employees , ensuring daily goals are met.
Monitor throughput, yield, and production metrics to optimize performance.
Ensure compliance with safety, OSHA, HACCP, GMP, and food quality standards .
Work cross-functionally with HR, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Shipping to ensure smooth operations.
Schedule shifts, track attendance, and manage time-off requests.
Maintain inventory records and oversee production area cleanliness.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency.

Qualifications:
✔️ 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing. ✔️ 5+ years of leadership experience in a production setting. ✔️ Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety protocols . ✔️ Experience with Tray Sealer, Thermoforming, and Flow Wrapping is a plus. ✔️ Excellent problem-solving and communication skills . ✔️ Commitment to quality, efficiency, and employee development .

Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive salary & growth opportunities . ✅ Strong benefits package including health, PTO, and 401(k). ✅ Opportunity to impact a growing food manufacturing company . ✅ Collaborative and supportive work environment .

Apply Today! If you have a passion for food production and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Let's connect!

Resumes can be sent confidentially to with the subject "PS Application"

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Shift work,

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