2nd Shift Production Manager

Position Summary

Elevation Foods is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead our second-shift food manufacturing operations.

This position provides direct leadership and accountability for all second-shift production activities, including production performance, staffing, employee development, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The Production Manager will oversee shift supervisors and production personnel while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, product quality, workplace safety, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate is a confident leader who can make sound operational decisions, develop strong teams, solve problems proactively, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Direct all second-shift production operations to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and performance objectives.
• Manage production workflows, staffing assignments, equipment utilization, and operational resources.
• Monitor production performance, including efficiency, downtime, labor utilization, waste, and product quality.
• Analyze operational challenges, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and other departments to maintain production continuity.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, equipment performance, and overall operational efficiency.

Leadership & People Management

• Directly manage second-shift supervisors and production personnel.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, training, and professional development.
• Support recruitment, staffing decisions, employee evaluations, and performance management in collaboration with People & Culture.
• Address employee relations concerns and maintain accountability for company policies and performance expectations.
• Manage staffing requirements, attendance challenges, overtime needs, and scheduling adjustments.
• Foster a positive, productive, and accountable work environment.

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, SQF, SSOP, and applicable FDA/USDA requirements.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address food safety concerns, product holds, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Promote compliance with workplace safety standards and company procedures.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training and consistently follow established food safety and quality requirements.

Second-Shift Leadership

• Serve as the primary production authority during second-shift operations.
• Lead pre-shift and post-shift meetings to communicate production goals, staffing needs, safety priorities, and operational updates.
• Respond to production interruptions, staffing challenges, and equipment-related issues.
• Maintain clear communication with the Director of Operations regarding production results and operational concerns.
• Ensure effective communication and handoffs between shifts.
• Prepare accurate production reports, operational summaries, and incident documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• 3+ years of production leadership or management experience.
• Experience supervising production teams, including supervisors or team leads, strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, labor utilization, and operational performance.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized production reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Work Environment

This position requires a strong presence on the production floor and may involve extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting.

The manufacturing environment may include exposure to cold or warm temperatures, wet floors, machinery noise, food ingredients, cleaning chemicals, and other conditions typical of food manufacturing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Join Our Team

At Elevation Foods, we are committed to producing high-quality food products while maintaining a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a leader who takes ownership of results, develops employees, and understands the importance of balancing operational performance with food safety and employee engagement.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person