Production Manager

Own production performance across all three shifts
High‑impact role in a lean, 24/7 protein facility

About Our Client

This confidential organization is a long‑standing food manufacturer with a national footprint and decades of operational success. The Los Angeles facility is a large, high‑volume site supplying major customers and operating continuously across multiple production lines.

The company maintains a lean leadership structure and places a premium on hands‑on, decisive production leaders who can operate with urgency, accountability, and autonomy in a demanding, refrigerated manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Manage and oversee daily operations in a 24/7 high-volume, multi-shift production environment.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FDA, and USDA food safety standards.
Optimize production yields and minimize waste in a refrigerated manufacturing setting.
Lead and manage production teams, providing clear direction and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and deadlines.
Monitor and maintain labor management processes to ensure operational efficiency.
Implement and maintain processes to enhance productivity and product quality in food manufacturing.
Ensure proper maintenance and operation of production equipment and facilities.

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

Experience in food production, particularly in a refrigerated manufacturing setting.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, and food safety regulations.
Proven leadership skills in managing multi-shift operations and large teams.
Ability to optimize production processes and improve yields in high-volume settings.
Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.