Production Manager

LHH is seeking a Production Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a food/beverage manufacturing client located in the Greater Indianapolis, IN area. In this role, you will join a well-established organization who has a very positive reputation in the community and is well-known for manufacturing products at the highest level of quality. You will direct the production and operations teams, lead continuous improvement projects, implement change, manage P&L, and contribute to the growth of this facility and its employees. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $120,000-135,000 per year plus bonus and includes several medical insurance options to choose from, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all production operations across the manufacturing facility Review/revise standard operation procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget, and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs Oversee all special projects and capital projects Ensure all departments are operating effectively, encouraging collaboration, and adhering to quality and sanitation standards Develop strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste Focus on cost-effective initiatives to increase company profitability while maintaining high levels of customer service Analyze production metrics and data to determine areas to improve Foster a collaborative work culture through open communication, high visibility and strong leadership Be a proactive leader, self-motivated and able to analyze, react and develop a plan of action and see it through Be a team player, value people, and be able to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds Ensure the plant is adequately staffed and trained NON-NEGOTIABLE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field is highly preferred Minimum of 5+ years of experience at the Operations Manager and/or Plant Manager level with responsibility over a food/beverage manufacturing plant is required Must have 8+ years of experience within food/beverage manufacturing Must have experience with sanitation within a food/beverage manufacturing facility Previous experience and/or knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and SQF is preferred Strong business acumen and experience with strategic planning, budgeting, improving EBITDA, resource allocation, gross margin improvement, human resources, customer service, and leadership of direct reports Proven track record of implementing initiatives resulting in increased organizational efficiencies and profitable outcomes Ability to maintain positive relationships with customers, employees and fellow leadership, exemplifying professionalism and driving a culture of positivity and excellence Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Production Manager role located in the Greater Indianapolis, IN area, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. LHH / #JobOpening / #HiringNow / #NowHiring / #Hiring / #WorkWithUs / #JobAlert / #JobSearch / #CareerOpportunity / #HotJobs / #JoinOurTeam / #JobSeekers / #CareerGoals / #JobHunt / #JobVacancy / #ProductionPlanning / #ContinuousImprovement / #EmployeeEngagement / #CostSavings / #OperationsManager / #PlantManager / #ProductionManager / #ManufacturingManager / #FoodIndustryJobs / #ManufacturingJobs / #IndustrialJobs / #FoodProduction / #IndianaJobs / #IndianapolisIN / #MidwestJobs / #USJobs

Created: 2026-03-11