We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Production Manager to join a leading food manufacturer in Newark, NJ.
Reporting directly to the COO, this is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple production facilities and a frozen distribution operation. You'll lead operational performance, develop high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement across the business.
What You'll Do
- Lead day-to-day operations across multiple manufacturing facilities and a frozen distribution warehouse
- Drive production performance, efficiency and operational excellence
- Lead, coach and develop large multi-shift production teams
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and plant uptime
- Ensure compliance with USDA, SQF and food safety standards
- Lead SQF and third-party audit preparation and execution
- Build a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement
- Support business growth and operational expansion
What We're Looking For
- Proven leadership experience within food manufacturing or food processing
- Experience managing large production and operations teams
- Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, SQF and food safety standards
- Experience improving production performance and manufacturing efficiency
- ERP system experience (SAP, NetSuite or SAP Business One preferred)
- Hands-on leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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