Production Manager - High‑Volume Food & Beverage

Join a leading company in the business services industry as a Production Manager - High-Volume Food & Beverage. This role focuses on managing high-volume production operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement in the Los Angeles area.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established, large organization in the business services sector. The company specializes in high-volume food and beverage manufacturing and is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Description

• Lead and manage multi-shift, high-volume food and beverage production operations in Los Angeles.
• Oversee production efficiency, yield, and uptime through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, FDA, and OSHA standards.
• Implement and maintain Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and TPM practices.
• Utilize MES, ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and CMMS to enhance production processes.
• Oversee packaging, filling, mixing, CIP, sanitation, and changeover processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in production best practices and provide leadership to the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and improve operational efficiency.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Profile

A successful Production Manager - High-Volume Food & Beverage should have:

• Strong knowledge of food and beverage manufacturing processes and regulations (GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, FDA).
• Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Experience with MES, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and CMMS software.
• Expertise in overseeing packaging, filling, mixing, CIP, sanitation, and changeovers.
• Proven ability to lead and manage production teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to ensure operational success.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary between $115000 and $145000 USD.
• Opportunities to lead high-volume food and beverage operations in Los Angeles.
• Work in a large organization with comprehensive resources and support.
• Engage in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

If you are passionate about food and beverage production and are ready to make an impact, apply today for this exciting opportunity!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.