Assist. Production Manager

Revolution Foods is hiring an Assistant Production Manager for Ardella's, a part of the Revolution Foods organization. Ardella's specializes in manufacturing ready-to-eat (RTE) and prepared food products, including pizzas, burritos, and other convenient meal solutions.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant Production Manager to join our Ardella's manufacturing team in Carson, CA, with an anticipated relocation to La Mirada in early 2027.

Reporting directly to the Plant Director, this role will oversee an existing Production Supervisor and support a team of approximately 40 employees. The Assistant Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and timely production while maintaining high standards for food safety, quality, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong food manufacturing leadership experience, hands-on USDA-regulated production experience, and demonstrated knowledge of SQF certification requirements. This is a floor-focused leadership position requiring technical expertise, operational accountability, and the ability to coach and develop employees while driving continuous improvement.

• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and on schedule while meeting quality and customer requirements.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Production Supervisor and production employees, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.

• Coordinate production schedules, staffing, materials, and equipment readiness to ensure efficient operations and minimize downtime.

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, providing hands-on leadership, troubleshooting operational issues, and supporting employees as needed.

• Partner closely with Maintenance to address equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and ensure machinery is ready for production and line changeovers.

• Oversee the effective operation of food processing and packaging equipment, including kettles, V-Mags, piston fillers, flow wrappers, and related machinery.

• Ensure production lines are properly prepared for startup, changeovers, and scheduled production runs.

• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase efficiency, throughput, and product quality.

• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations, SQF certification standards, GMPs, HACCP, applicable FDA requirements, and workplace safety protocols.

• Collaborate with FSQA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to resolve production challenges and maintain operational continuity.

• Prepare and maintain daily production reports, staffing schedules, operational updates, and required documentation.

• Support labor planning, attendance management, employee training, and performance management.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, equipment utilization, and operational consistency.

• Support the transition of production operations from Carson to the new La Mirada facility.

• 3–5 years of production supervisory or management experience in a food manufacturing environment.

• Experience in ready-to-eat (RTE) food production, commercial kitchens, or prepared food manufacturing required.

• USDA experience required, including hands-on experience in a USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility and knowledge of applicable inspection, sanitation, and food safety requirements.

• SQF experience required, including practical knowledge of SQF certification standards, audit preparation, and maintaining compliance in an SQF-certified manufacturing environment.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.

• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety protocols.

• Demonstrated experience supervising production teams, coaching employees, and developing frontline supervisors.

• Hands-on knowledge of industrial food processing and packaging equipment, including kettles, mixers, fillers, and wrapping equipment.

• Strong understanding of production scheduling, labor allocation, equipment readiness, and line changeovers.

• Ability to troubleshoot production challenges and coordinate effectively with Maintenance and FSQA teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, production reporting, and scheduling systems.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing production demands.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Revolution Foods provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact hrsupport@revolutionfoods.com or call 323.838.5555, extension 4, to speak with a representative.