Production Manager - Chemical, Food or Beverage

u003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eProduction Manager - Chemical, Food or Beverageu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eOttawa, Ohio areau003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eJoin a century-old, recession-proof industry leader where you’re more than a number, offering direct access to ownership, rapid project approvals, and a rare compensation structure that includes both bonus potential and paid overtimeu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️u003cstrongu003e Century-Old Stability:u003c/strongu003e Join a u003cstrongu003erecession-proof,u003c/strongu003e locally owned u003cstrongu003eindustry leaderu003c/strongu003e with over 100 years of established success.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️u003cstrongu003e Direct Impact: u003c/strongu003eEnjoy a 'more than a number ' culture with u003cstrongu003edirect access to ownersu003c/strongu003e for u003cstrongu003erapid project approvals.u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️u003cstrongu003e Unique Earning Potential:u003c/strongu003e Stand out with a leadership role that offers both u003cstrongu003ebonus potentialu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003eovertime pay after 40 hours.u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️u003cstrongu003e Proven Foundations:u003c/strongu003e Step into a plant with u003cstrongu003ewell-established processesu003c/strongu003e and a u003cstrongu003ehighly cross-trained team.u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ u003cstrongu003eCollaborative Culture:u003c/strongu003e Work in a u003cstrongu003eprivately held u003c/strongu003eenvironment where professional growth and u003cstrongu003eteam-based successu003c/strongu003e are prioritized.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eDue to an internal move, an established, stable manufacturer is seeking a Production Manager to lead production and multiple facets of operations.u0026 This position reports to the Director or Operations and manages a team of direct and indirect reports.u0026 As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the following tasks:u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003ch3u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eOperational Leadershipu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eFacility Management:u003c/strongu003e Direct all plant operations and lead a management team including Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Safety.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eStrategic Planning:u003c/strongu003e Coordinate departmental schedules to ensure manufacturing goals are met safely, efficiently, and within budget.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eResource Optimization:u003c/strongu003e Partner with other facility leaders to share resources and support production supervision during peak operations.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eContinuous Improvement u0026Qualityu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eProcess Enhancement:u003c/strongu003e Lead facility and equipment improvements to reduce waste and boost productivity.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eQuality Assurance:u003c/strongu003e Collaborate with the quality department to ensure all products meet internal specifications and food safety standards.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Support:u003c/strongu003e Ensure the quality lab is fully equipped and personnel are following standard operating procedures.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eCompliance u0026Safetyu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eRegulatory Oversight:u003c/strongu003e Maintain strict compliance with OSHA, FSMA, and HACCP plans.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eSecurity u0026Safety:u003c/strongu003e Serve on food safety committees and ensure a secure environment for all staff, vendors, and visitors.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eLabor u0026Workflow:u003c/strongu003e Coordinate labor requirements for labeling, packaging, and sanitation with warehouse and production teams.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eFinancial Managementu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eBudgetary Control:u003c/strongu003e Regularly review expenditures with executive management to ensure fiscal alignment.u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eCandidates should enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment and enjoy manufacturing floor presence, coaching and mentoring your team, and taking initiative and ownership of the plant.u0026 Individuals should have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to present to upper management.u0026 The company offers competitive medical benefits, 401K match, life insurance, paid holidays and vacation.u0026 Weekly you will average 50 hours (getting paid overtime for the time you put in) and support busy season July-November.u0026 u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eREQUIREMENTS for the Production Manager:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e1. Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, post education is highly preferredu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e2. At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar production management roleu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e3. Experience overseeing production in chemical, food or beverage manufacturing, including a blending/mixing processu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e4. Experience overseeing production in non-union work environmentsu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e5. Experience overseeing direct and indirect, including overseeing a total of at least 30 employeesu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e6. Microsoft Officeu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eSkills preferred but NOT required:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e1. ERP experienceu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e2. Strong mechanical aptitude or an engineering backgroundu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e3. GMP, HACCP, SQF or PCQI experienceu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e4. The ability and willingness to drive a forklift when neededu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eReasons to work for this organization:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Work in a team oriented environmentu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Flexibility for appointments and family commitmentsu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Well-established, locally-owned companyu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003e➡️ Stable, recession-proof product lineu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eCandidates are preferred to be local to the Ottawa, OH area; there is not any relocation available at this time.u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003emanufacturing manager, operations manager, superintendent, business unit manager, value stream manager, plant manager, operations management, BUM, area manager, processing, chemical process, food, beverage,u0026 u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Ottawa, OH ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'BU42-2753604

Created: 2026-04-04