Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

Job DescriptionProduction Manager - Be the Driver of Real Change ***** Ohio (Confidential Search) Tired of being stuck in a role where your ideas never go anywhere? Ready to take the wheel and actually do something with your leadership skills? A well-established, family-owned food production company in Ohio is looking for a sharp, hands-on Production Manager (a.k.a. Process Optimizer, Efficiency Champion, and Team Builder in one). This isnt about babysitting a line - its about stepping into a role where your leadership, creativity, and problem-solving can actually shape the way things run.Why You Might Love It ***** People over Politics - No corporate maze, just a supportive, tight-knit team thats all about doing things better, together. Stability with a Soul - Longstanding company with a great reputation and no drama. Your Playground for Improvement - If you love tweaking systems, reducing waste, and building stronger teams, this is your jam. What Youll Be ***** Digging into day-to-day production and finding smarter, faster, better ways to get things done. Rolling out lean manufacturing and process improvements that actually stick. Leading and coaching supervisors and team members - building accountability, trust, and performance. Making sure quality, safety, and compliance stay top-notch. Collaborating with other departments to make sure everyones pulling in the same direction. What You Bring to the ***** Solid experience in food manufacturing - beef, pork, poultry, or similar is ideal. Natural leadership and communication skills - people trust you and want to work with you. A problem-solvers mindset - you dont just identify problems; you fix them. Bonus points for lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience. This is a confidential search - and a unique opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a stable, people-first company where your work matters every day. Ready to learn more or apply in confidence? Reach out to Katrina Cox at katrina.cox@ for a quick, no-pressure conversation.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Created: 2025-03-31