Production Manager

A family-owned food and beverage manufacturing company that has been crafting premium syrups and beverage concentrates for over 60 years is hiring a Production Manager in Orlando, FL. They are seeking a Production Manager who will take ownership of day-to-day plant performance, lead three Supervisors and their production teams, and drive continuous improvement across quality, efficiency, and safety. They are looking for a hands-on leader with food and beverage experience who thrives in a fast-moving environment, knows how to motivate teams, and can help scale production as the company continues its rapid expansion.

Production Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee all production activities and provide direct leadership to three Production Supervisors and indirect oversight of 30 employees and seasonal/temp labor
• Collaborate closely with scheduling, supply chain, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, in-full manufacturing performance
• Monitor and respond to daily production KPIs, including line performance, waste reduction, inventory accuracy, and labor efficiency
• Troubleshoot escalated issues across equipment, processes, materials, or quality deviations
• Ensure compliance with SQF, USDA, FDA, and internal food safety standards
• Lead root-cause analysis for quality concerns and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with maintenance for downtime planning and equipment optimization
• Support production planning across 400 active SKUs with varied formulation and changeover complexities
• Participate in strategic improvement initiatives, including staffing allocation, workflow changes, and process upgrades
• Champion a safe working environment and reinforce team accountability
  
  

Production Manager Requirements

• 3 years of Production Management or Supervisory experience in a food & beverage manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of SQF/FDA/USDA regulatory compliance
• Proficiency using ERP systems
• Ability to lead through others, train Supervisors, and build a high-trust culture
• Experience managing budgets, production reporting, and operational KPIs
• Flexible schedule to support early shift meetings and production demands
• Bilingual Spanish/English highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering, or related field
• Experience supporting growth expansions or footprint changes
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision options
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Additional wellness benefits, including employee support programs and identity protection
  
  

If you are a driven, people-first leader who brings food manufacturing expertise, thrives in organized chaos, and wants to grow with a business that is scaling fast, apply now!