Production Manager Lead
17 days ago
Columbia
Job DescriptionTitle: Production Manager LeadLocation: Columbia, SCHire Type: Direct-Hire, OnsiteCompensation: $130,000 - $145,000/year (plus bonus)Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k)Must-have Skill Set: Leadership experience in production processes, workflow planning, and operational controls.Job Summary: The Production Operations Lead oversees day-to-day manufacturing activities, including production, equipment support, and facility hygiene in a food processing facility. This role ensures consistent output, maintains workforce readiness, supports quality and safety standards, and drives process improvements across the plant.Job Duties: • Manage production operations and support functions to ensure steady, compliant, high-quality output., • Oversee manufacturing processes, methods, and procedures to maintain efficiency and accuracy., • Partner with quality teams to resolve product issues and implement corrective actions., • Maintain appropriate staffing levels, support training, and conduct performance evaluations., • Promote positive employee relations through communication, engagement, and conflict resolution., • Participate in leadership meetings, audits, and compliance reviews; execute corrective actions., • Assist with investigations into product or process concerns and contribute to root-cause analysis., • Ensure a safe, clean, and compliant work environment., • Communicate operational updates and challenges to senior leadership., • Support logistics coordination and provide accurate operational data for reporting and budgeting., • Oversee small capital projects and assist with safety and environmental initiatives., • Collaborate with technical resources to identify process gaps and implement best practices.Qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or related field; or equivalent experience., • Leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment., • Strong understanding of production processes, workflow planning, and operational controls., • Familiarity with procurement, equipment, packaging, or logistics operations., • Experience working in a regulated food or beverage manufacturing environment is a plus., • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.