Production Manager - Food Manufacturing Operations

Los Angeles, California Permanent USD110,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily operations across a multi-shift production environment. This newly expanded position offers the opportunity to influence plant performance through operational excellence, workforce leadership, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Direct reporting line to executive leadership
  • Lead plant-wide operational improvement efforts

About Our Client

Our client is an established food manufacturer with a reputation for delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong customer relationships. The organization operates in a fast-paced production environment where quality, safety, and operational excellence are central to its success.The leadership team is investing in operational improvements and building stronger alignment across shifts, departments, and plant functions. This role provides significant visibility and direct interaction with executive leadership while offering the opportunity to make a measurable impact on plant performance

Job Description

  • Lead daily production operations across first and second shifts
  • Improve labor utilization, production efficiency, and cost performance
  • Partner closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation teams
  • Ensure production readiness, staffing, and schedule execution
  • Drive continuous improvement and waste-reduction initiatives
  • Develop supervisors and frontline leadership teams
  • Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, service, and cost
  • Support regulatory compliance, food safety, and audit readiness
  • Manage workforce planning, employee relations, and performance development



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent industry experience (12+ years food manufacturing exp)
  • 8+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably within food or beverage
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in production operations
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish
  • Strong background in labor management, cost control, and operational improvement
  • Experience with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, BRC, food safety, and compliance programs preferred
  • Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience highly valued

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $110000 to $135000 USD.
  • Standard benefits package to support your personal and professional well-being.
  • Opportunity to lead and drive impactful change in a growing food manufacturing environment.
  • Collaborative and supportive company culture that values innovation and teamwork.



If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for food manufacturing and production management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Los Angeles.

Contact
Evalee Torres
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062449

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Los Angeles
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Evalee Torres
Job Reference
JN-072026-7062449