Production Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain inventory levels of raw materials and finished products, and coordinate with purchasing and logistics departments. • Analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to increase efficiency and productivity • Quality control: Maintaining quality service and establishing and enforcing production standards in compliance with regulatory requirements, including cGMP, FDA, ODA, Halal and Kosher • Includes accurately completing all necessary documentation for regulatory compliance • Ensuring a safe and clean work environment, and enforcing safety regulations • Collecting and analyzing production data, and creating reports for managers • Identifying and solving issues that arise on the production floor, working with TechOps to manage the repair or replacement of faulty production equipment to limit downtime and ensure a safe and efficient workflow • Informing a production team of preferred occupational health and safety practices • Communicating expectations to production team members and evaluating their performance • Implementing relevant emergency response procedures during emergency situations/• Compiling reports about production and providing management with updates• Conducting staff reviews, managing worker issues, and hiring and training new staff, ensuring all resources and assets are used efficiently and correctly Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience running a manufacturing line, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical preferred • CPIM certification a plus • Strong communication skills to actively listen to stakeholders and clearly verbalize ideas and action plans • Excellent organizational skills to plan production schedules and ensure the availability of necessary materials and equipment • Strong analytical skills to determine problems within the production process and take appropriate action • Good time-management skills to minimize downtime and ensure a team works efficiently • The ability to cope with pressure and make sound decisions quickly • A firm understanding of safety, health and regulatory requirements, including cGMP, FDA, ODA, Halal and Kosher • Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular, as needed basis each shift. • Must be proficient with MS Office software and general PC skills • Must have working knowledge of or be able to gain proficiency in a very timely manner with related inventory and warehouse management applications and software • Must be able to stand, bend, stoop and walk for extended periods of time and navigate throughout the distribution center. • Must be able to maintain focus and attention to procedural details while performing repeated, monotonous duties. • Must be able to perform duties while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygienic, sanitary protective gear and clothing

Created: 2025-09-25