Production Manager

Job DescriptionA well-established and growing dairy manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead operations at one of its Wisconsin facilities. This company has been in business for over 40 years and is experiencing significant expansion, including additional production lines and facility growth.This role is ideal for a floor-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys mentoring supervisors and developing strong production teams.Position OverviewThe Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and performance standards are consistently achieved. This individual will work cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and throughput targetsOversee production scheduling, staffing, and labor efficiencyMonitor KPIs including yield, downtime, waste, and cost controlEnsure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and regulatory requirementsDrive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficienciesDevelop, coach, and mentor supervisors and frontline leadersPromote a strong safety culture and positive employee engagementPartner with senior leadership on operational planning and performance goalsQualifications5+ years of production leadership experience in dairy or food manufacturingExperience leading teams in a regulated, high-volume environmentStrong understanding of food safety and quality systemsDemonstrated ability to improve production performance and manage labor costsExperience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement preferredHands-on leadership style with a floor-oriented approachWhy This Opportunity?Stable, growing company with long-term expansion plansStrong leadership team and collaborative cultureCompetitive compensation and benefits packageOpportunity to make a measurable operational impactSinatra BrownSearch Consultant • gpac ManufacturingCall/Text: (785) 519-8229Email: sinatra.brown@gogpac.com