Production Manager - 2nd Shift

We are a family-owned company that is looking for you to play a key role in providing services and fresh food solutions for the foodservice and retail industries. Sandridge needs your passion and skill to deliver on our promise to always provide great tasting fresh food with consistent hand-made quality that enhances the reputation of our customers Join our team of food innovators and technicians to produce fresh, delicious food that will make it to tables across the country. Take pride in knowing that your hard work makes a difference in the lives of our customers and consumers.

Now Hiring - Operations Department

Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Full-Time | Exempt | 2nd Shift | Medina, OH

Ready to lead the teams that keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and on target every single day? As our 2nd Shift Production Manager, youll own the performance of multiple production areas during second shift - driving results in safety, quality, service, and cost while building a bench of strong leaders beneath you. Youll manage the budget, partner with Maintenance and Engineering on capital priorities, and be the one plant leadership counts on to keep operations aligned and accountable. If you thrive on high standards, hands-on leadership, and getting results through people, we want to talk to you.

What Youll Do

• Lead and coordinate production operations across multiple areas to hit safety, quality, service, and cost targets
• Provide oversight and direction to operations leaders, aligning daily production plans, staffing, and scheduling
• Serve as the lead plant contact on second shift, ensuring seamless handoff and continuity with first shift leadership
• Own the departmental operating budget and labor cost controls, partnering with Finance on forecasting and cost reduction
• Track KPIs across all assigned areas - safety, quality, attainment, waste, yield, labor efficiency, and downtime
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering on capital projects and equipment reliability that support long-term capacity
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including readiness for third-party audits (SQF, BRC, GMP)
• Get to the root cause of significant safety and quality events and lead corrective/preventive action
• Own headcount and workforce planning, including staffing levels, overtime, and labor allocation across shifts
• Develop leadership bench strength by mentoring and coaching Business Managers and supervisors
• Communicate plant performance, risks, and strategic priorities to the Director of Operations and plant leadership team

What You Need

• Associates degree or Culinary degree required; Bachelors degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or food production environments
• Proven experience leading multiple teams or departments, including developing other managers/leaders
• Experience managing an operating budget, labor cost forecasting, and cost control
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
• Experience supporting or leading third-party food safety/quality audits (e.g., SQF, BRC) preferred
• Six Sigma or other formal continuous improvement certification a plus
• Strong financial acumen and a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset
• Availability and willingness to work second shift hours

Why Youll Love Working Here

We believe leaders who drive our results deserve to be well taken care of. Heres whats in it for you:

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution, plus employer contribution to your HSA
• On-demand pay - access your earned wages before payday
• Employee perks: Costco membership reimbursement, product giveaways, etc.
• Appreciation lunches, holiday meals and gifts, and an annual company picnic
• Wellbeing resources to support you inside and outside of work
• Tickets at Work discounts on entertainment, travel, and more
• A hands-on leadership role with real ownership over plant performance

Ready to Join Us?

If youre looking for a leadership role with real impact, a team that has your back, and a benefits package that goes above and beyond, apply today.

Sandridge Foods is located in Medina, Ohio and is a great place to work because we sincerely care about every employee, both personally and professionally. We strive to balance the demands of work and home for our employees.