Job Description

Status: Direct Hire

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Onsite in McMinnville, Oregon

Salary: $100,000-$120,000+ Relocation Assistance + Bonus

About the Company:

We create high-quality, nutrient-rich bars designed to fuel active lifestyles. Our products blend wholesome, clean ingredients to provide convenient, delicious, and sustainable nutrition—whether you need a quick snack between meetings, a pre-workout boost, or post-workout recovery. Renowned for their taste, texture, and quality, our bars appeal to health-focused consumers seeking real energy on the go. We’re always pushing boundaries to make our products healthier, tastier, and more accessible.

Production Manager:

Our client is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations in a dynamic snack food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on managing daily production targets, optimizing processes, and leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in food production, a commitment to quality, and the ability to drive continuous improvement.

This role is onsite in McMinnville, Oregon. This role requires availability to oversee operations across both day and night shifts, including weekdays and weekends, ensuring smooth production processes.

Production Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee production schedules, ensuring daily targets are met while identifying areas for improvement.
• Monitor and optimize throughput, waste reduction, and resource allocation.
• Lead and mentor production teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Analyze operational performance and implement efficiency-driven adjustments.
• Coordinate and oversee testing for new product lines, ensuring smooth execution.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, quality control, and workplace safety regulations.
• Address production challenges by troubleshooting issues and applying corrective actions.
• Manage team schedules across various shifts to ensure adequate coverage and seamless operations.

Production Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Production Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably within snack food, packaged goods, or beverage manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams while driving operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, quality control processes, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across departments.

Seeking Production Managers with availability to cover overlapping day and night shifts across both weekdays and weekends.

Available shifts:

• Shift 1: Sunday – Every other Wednesday (Day Shift, 5 AM - 5 PM)
• Shift 2: Sunday – Every other Wednesday (Night Shift, 5 PM - 5 AM)
• Shift 3: Every other Wednesday – Saturday (Day Shift, 5 AM - 5 PM)
• Shift 4: Every other Wednesday – Saturday (Night Shift, 5 PM - 5 AM)

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