Production Manager - Food

Michael Page International

Los Angeles, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$140,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Career Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, English Language, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Multilingual, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Processes, People Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Spanish Language, Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
POSTED
1 day ago
Production ManagerLead daily production operations across 1st and 2nd shifts, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals are met. Manage production startup, scheduling, and shift readiness to support seamless operations. Monitor labor, yields, and operational costs, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce waste. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and process optimization. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production Supervisors, Team Leads, and production personnel. Foster strong communication and collaboration between shifts to ensure alignment and accountability. Partner with Maintenance, Sanitation, and Quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and production readiness. Support workforce planning and staffing to meet production demands and business objectives. Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including HACCP, GMP, SQF, and BRC requirements. Report directly to the Vice President and provide leadership for a high-volume food manufacturing operation.Required: Bilingual English/Spanish. Significant manufacturing or production leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment. Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience managing multiple shifts and leading cross-functional teams. Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related field. Alternatively, 15+ years of relevant manufacturing or production leadership experience. Experience with: HACCP, SQF, BRC, GMPs, Safety programs, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies.Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 USD. Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. Opportunity to work in a reputable company within the food industry. Potential for professional development and career advancement.If you are a results-driven Production Manager and are ready to make a significant impact in the Engineering & Manufacturing department in Los Angeles, we encourage you to apply!

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/