Production Manager

Irvine, California Permanent USD110,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
A growing food manufacturing company is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and help support continued business growth. This role will oversee multiple production teams, drive operational performance, improve efficiency, and ensure safety, quality, and customer expectations are consistently met.
  • Own production and directly influence company growth
  • Drive plant performance and continuous improvement initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing food manufacturer with operations supporting both branded and private-label products. Continued business growth has created the need for an experienced manufacturing leader to help strengthen production operations and build scalable processes.The organization offers an entrepreneurial environment where leaders have direct visibility to senior management and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance. The company is investing in talent and operational improvements to support long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Lead daily production operations across multiple shifts
  • Manage Production Supervisors and frontline manufacturing teams
  • Monitor and improve KPIs including labor efficiency, waste, throughput, productivity, and schedule attainment
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Warehouse teams
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Develop employee training and leadership development programs
  • Support staffing, workforce planning, and operational execution during peak production periods



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

  • Food manufacturing experience required
  • Previous experience leading production teams and supervisors
  • Strong understanding of production metrics and KPI management
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Knowledge of FIFO, traceability, GMPs, and food safety requirements
  • Proven ability to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 annually.
  • Medical coverage with significant employer contribution
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • 10 company holidays
  • Growth and advancement opportunities



The salary range for this role is $110,000-$140,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual bonus.We offer comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance to eligible employees.

Contact
Evalee Torres
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7112580

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Irvine
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Evalee Torres
Job Reference
JN-092026-7112580
 

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