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: 2025-09-24