Production Manager

Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Plant Manager (Production Manager) - Day Shift

Position Overview
The Assistant Plant Manager will support the Plant Manager in overseeing day-to-day production operations on the day shift to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality food manufacturing. This role focuses on meeting production targets, maintaining regulatory and food safety standards, driving continuous improvement, and coordinating cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in meat and poultry processing, strong leadership skills, and a background in Lean/Six Sigma practices and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead day-shift production teams to meet daily output, quality, and safety targets while maintaining high employee engagement and morale.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of labor and equipment.
• Enforce and promote strict food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HACCP, GMPs, USDA/FSIS) across all production activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to investigate and resolve product quality issues, implement corrective actions, and reduce rework and waste.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve throughput, reduce costs, and increase yield.
• Manage and prioritize maintenance and equipment reliability activities in partnership with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and maximize OEE.
• Use ERP and production data systems to track KPIs, generate reports, and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations.
• Coach, train, and develop supervisors and frontline employees on standard work, safety practices, and production procedures.
• Lead root cause analyses for operational problems and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support inventory management and raw material planning to ensure proper flow of chicken, beef, and other inputs through production while minimizing spoilage and obsolescence.
• Coordinate with HR on staffing, performance management, and workforce development for the day shift.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings (supply chain, procurement, quality, and senior leadership) to align production plans with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience in food/meat/poultry production.
• 5+ years of progressive production leadership experience in food manufacturing, preferably with meat, poultry, chicken, or beef processing operations.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization; Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, BPCS, JD Edwards) and production tracking tools to manage schedules, inventory, and KPIs.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements (HACCP, GMP, USDA/FSIS) and experience implementing compliance programs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop and motivate production teams.
• Experience managing maintenance coordination, equipment reliability, and OEE improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work a day shift schedule with flexibility for occasional extended hours during peak production or issue resolution.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Annual salary: $85,000

Extra Earning Potential

Health Insurance

401k Match

PTO

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$80000 - $85000 USD per year