Our client has retained our services to hire a full-time Production Manager in Lincoln, NE!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure product is processed according to company standards
• Partnering with Quality Assurance and stay compliant with all food safety requirements
• Ability to implement and manage food safety corrective actions
• Understand management priorities and handle them with urgency and competence
• Ensure the production team is properly trained and job functions are clearly defined
• Promote, maintain, and enforce safe and healthy working conditions for all employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and company standards
• Partner with Human Resources to hire and retain a quality workforce
• Responsible for retention through coaching, counseling, disciplining, training, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Ensure strict adherence to finished quality specifications for every production run
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve upon performance standards
• Learn the operation, adjustment, and minor repairs of all production equipment
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for a salaried position
• Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience required

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing required

• Detailed knowledge of GMPs in a food production environment preferred

• Experience with process improvement methodologies and a commitment to continuous improvement preferred

• Excellent understanding of mechanical and standardized processes preferred

• High-level leadership and decision-making skills

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

• Safety-conscious and knowledgeable, as well as able to balance productivity and quality

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and navigate conversations effectively in other languages

• Ability to manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow-through

• This role would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally.

• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 38 degrees Fahrenheit) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production-type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for the duration of shift.

Benefits and Salary:

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week!

• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)

• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance

• A culture of people development and internal career growth

• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect
• Salary starting at $90,000 - range is dependent on knowledge, skills and abilities

If you are interested in learning more about the company and this career opportunity as a Production Manager, apply today!