What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Major Recruitment?
Production Manager
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Food Manufacturing
Major Talent is partnered with a global food business with facilities across North America, Asia and Europe. We are currently looking to speak with qualified candidates for a Production Manager opening
As a Production Manager, you will be accountable for the overall performance of the whey production area, from raw material intake through drying and packaging. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational stability, product quality and team effectiveness while supporting a major phase of growth and expansion.
Experience working in the dairy industry is a must, with knowledge of whey manufacturing processes also being essential
Responsibilities of a Production Manager
- Lead and oversee whey production operations, ensuring safe, high‑quality, on‑time, and cost‑effective manufacturing across all process stages, including drying and packaging.
- Drive operational performance by monitoring KPIs, identifying gaps, and leading corrective actions using structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, quality systems, GMP, and regulatory requirements in a dairy manufacturing environment.
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, process specialists, and operations teams, fostering accountability, ownership, and consistent execution across all shifts.
- Implement and sustain SOPs, training programs and standardized work practices to support operational excellence and workforce capability.
- Support major capital projects and site expansion initiatives, partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Project teams during build, commissioning, and ramp‑up.
- Prepare teams for new equipment, processes, and product introductions through structured onboarding, training, and change management.
- Drive cultural evolution from reactive troubleshooting toward root‑cause analysis, prevention, and sustainable, long‑term operational solutions.
Experience/ Skills Required to be a Production Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- Proven experience leading manufacturing teams, supported by practical expertise in whey manufacturing to guide teams and drive operational improvement
- Demonstrated ability to rebalance operational roles toward stronger people leadership, organizational structure, and end‑to‑end operational oversight
- Results‑driven leadership mindset with the ability to set clear expectations, ensure accountability, and translate corrective actions into lasting performance improvements
- Structured problem‑solving approach rooted in root cause analysis and the implementation of sustainable, long‑term solutions.
What is in it for you?
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
- 401(k) with 7% company contributions.
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off.
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave.
If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.
Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.
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