Job Description

Summary of Position:

The Production Manager is responsible for planning and supervising production operations and staff within a given department.

Functions of the Position:

• Manages and supervises production lines, personnel, and facility issues. Responsible for ensuring employee productivity, facility safety, and maintenance activities while working in conjunction with other managers and supervisors. Ensures the SQF Code is followed.
• Responsible for executing the production schedules.
• Directly supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates production supervisors and line personnel.
• Monitors, exceeds, and maintains production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.
• Monitors and reduces costs within the department.
• Observes and enforces safety, GMP, and allergen programs and attends appropriate training sessions.
• Actively participates and leads continuous improvement initiatives.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of managerial experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PCQI certification preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer skills in report generation and Microsoft applications required.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Excellent decision making, planning and leadership skills required.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to support the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes health benefits, professional growth support, generous paid time off benefits to support work/life balance, retirement benefits and other programs to support financial wellness. A full listing of our extensive benefits package can be found on our Company website, located here:

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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