Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Strong analytical skills with experience in large datasets.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Availability to work on Sundays.
Experience in leading performance improvements through metrics.
Proven track record in managing multi-shift production teams.
Strong background in process improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with production planning in dynamic environments.
ERP experience required, preferably Dynamics.
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations across AM and PM shifts.
Manage large production teams in a fast-paced environment.
Allocate labor based on production needs and constraints.
Drive execution, accountability, safety, and quality on the production floor.
Ensure adherence to the approved daily production plan.
Coordinate with Supply Chain and Maintenance for material and equipment readiness.
Analyze production data to identify trends and performance gaps.
Translate data into actionable plans for efficiency improvements.
Drive labor efficiency through process analysis and time studies.
Maintain communication with cross-functional teams for operational success.
Benefits
Promote a strong safety and food safety culture.
Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
Full Job Description
Description
Job Overview
The Senior Production Manager leads manufacturing operations through data-driven decision-making, leveraging production data, KPIs, and analytics tools to optimize labor, yield, and throughput. This role is responsible not only for execution, but for identifying trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities, ensuring consistent plan delivery in a highly dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Operations & Leadership
Lead daily manufacturing operations across AM and PM production shifts.
Manage and direct large production teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Allocate and adjust labor daily based on production needs and operational constraints.
Drive execution, accountability, safety, and quality on the production floor.
Production Planning & Execution
Ensure strict adherence to the approved daily plan, driving execution without unnecessary changes or re-planning.
Coordinate closely with Supply Chain and Maintenance to ensure readiness of materials and equipment.
Actively drive plan adherence by identifying execution gaps, removing constraints, and implementing corrective actions to ensure production targets are met.
Lead production teams to execute the plan, proactively adjusting labor, sequencing, and resources to ensure delivery despite daily operational changes and corrective actions to deliver the plan with minimal deviation.
Data Analysis & Decision Making
Analyze production data (labor, yield, downtime, attainment) to identify trends and performance gaps.
Use tools such as Power BI and Excel to build, interpret, and act on operational reports.
Translate data into actionable plans to improve efficiency and reduce variability.
Perform root cause analysis using data, not assumptions.
Define and monitor KPIs to drive accountability across shifts.
Process Improvement & Productivity
Drive labor efficiency through process analysis, time studies, and line balancing.
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis) supported by data.
Use structured problem-solving tools (Pareto, Ishikawa, root cause analysis) to improve productivity.
Resources, Equipment & Materials
Ensure availability of tools, machinery, and fresh raw materials required for production.
Partner with Maintenance on equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
Maintain the right balance between output, product quality, yield, and freshness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Maintain strong communication with Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Merchandising, and Facilities.
Support new product introductions and operational projects from a manufacturing perspective.
Cost, Safety & Performance
Control labor efficiency, overtime, and operational costs.
Promote a strong safety and food safety culture.
Monitor key operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Required).
Strong analytical background with experience interpreting large datasets.
Bilingual Spanish speaking (Required)
Must be available to work on Sundays (Required)
Experience leading performance improvements using metrics, not only supervision.
Proven experience managing multi-shift production and large hourly teams.
Strong background in process improvement, labor optimization, and Lean Manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with production planning in dynamic environments.
