Production Manager - Protein

We help YOU make it! Great compensation package including Competitive Base Pay and Annual Bonus! GREAT BENEFITS all AVAILABLE ON DAY 1 ! Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, EAP & Fre e Wellness Plans. RESPONSIBILITIES: Effective Production: • Develops manufacturing strategies consistent with overall business plans to ensure ability to deliver planned business results • Develops a team and structure that can flex to meet the demands of the business • Aligns priorities with the direction of the broader organization to meet the demands of needs of the customer • Manages production and labor scheduling to ensure deadlines and quality specifications are met in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines • Establishes and maintains cross functional relationships in a matrix, functionalized organization Compliance: • Ensures compliance with internal and external guidelines, including, but not limited to USDA, FDA, OSHA, and Food Safety regulations • Maintains an environment and culture focused on the safety of the team members. • Manages an operation that meets or exceeds certification levels of external audit standards (GFSI) Sustainable Operation Improvement: • Establishes and manages metrics used to define performance • Guides production and warehousing teams through in-depth analysis and resolution of strategic issues • Solid understanding of key drivers of operational performance (Six Sigma, lean continuous improvement, etc) and their use in developing strategies for driving efficiency SUPERVISION • Production Supervisor and Production Employees • Warehouse Supervisors and Warehouse Employees Education & Work Experience • High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred • Five years of operations/production management experience required, preferably in a food processing environment. • General business knowledge in manufacturing, operations, or food processing • Experience working in a JIT (Just in Time) production environment, is a plus • Experience using continuous improvement tools, such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) to all levels of the organization • Strong leadership skills and the ability to facilitate and manage change • Strong quantitative and qualitative assessment skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to constructively challenge ideas and assumptions • Must possess strong interpersonal relationship skills • Strong computer skills and experience applying these techniques to analyze and measure productivity List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below . Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off ​ , short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Posted Date: 8/5/2025