Production Manager

Pressed Juicery is growing and hiring a Production Manager to lead our Production Team in Dinuba.

If you’re a leader who raises the bar—not just runs production—this is your role! Impact performance at our Dinuba facility, build strong teams, and drive high-quality, efficient output every day.

About Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is a modern wellness brand built with the mission to empower your wellness journey.

Founded in 2010 by three friends, Pressed began as a small space with a big idea: real, nourishing food should be accessible and fit into everyday life. What started in a tiny Los Angeles juice bar has grown into a dynamic omnichannel brand, with products available through thousands of retailers nationwide, alongside our company-owned stores and direct-to-consumer channel.

At Pressed Juicery, we operate as one community bringing high-quality, better-for-you products to market. Guided by passion and purpose, we’re building what’s next in wellness.

Our Mission

Pressed Juicery’s mission is to empower your wellness journey.

Our Workplace Culture

• We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness!
• We speak up with radically candid communication.
• We wholeheartedly support personal and professional growth.
• We believe mistakes can be valuable and lead to continuous improvement.
• Lastly, we value excellence and strive to achieve greatness in all we do!

Our Values

• Community - as leaders, we celebrate differences, champion strengths, and compassionately aspire to be our most vibrant selves.
• Passion - curious and humble, we inspire people to make healthy choices.
• Growth - pursuing wellness with intention, we create and embrace good energy.

Our Benefits

• 401k match
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Two weeks of vacation time
• Paid holidays and 8 Pressed Days (additional days off)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid parental leave
• Employee Referral Program

About the Role

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations at Pressed Juicery's Dinuba facility; they are the primary operational leader between the floor team and the Senior Plant Manager. This role leads and develops a team of Production Supervisors and Leads, ensuring that all production activities meet safety, quality, regulatory, and efficiency standards. The Production Manager is accountable for plant-wide output, cost management, workforce performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily and weekly production activities to meet volume, quality, and cost targets.
• Review and approve production schedules; adjust labor and equipment resources to meet changing demands.
• Monitor production KPIs (output, yield, downtime, waste) and take corrective action as needed.
• Ensure smooth shift transitions through effective cross-shift communication and handoff protocols.
• Oversee accurate and timely completion of all production documentation and reporting.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and actively participate in required meetings, trainings, and company events in alignment with business needs.

Food Safety & Quality

• Enforce all GMP, HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards as required by Pressed Juicery and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure all products are produced in compliance with specifications, allergen controls, and hold/release procedures.
• Partner with the Quality Assurance and Food Safety team to address non-conformances and drive root cause resolution.
• Support audit readiness and participate in internal and external audits (FDA, BRC, customer, etc.).

People Leadership

• Directly supervise Production Supervisors and Production Leads; provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of production staff in collaboration with Senior Plant Manager and HR.
• Address employee performance issues promptly; escalate to the Senior Plant Manager as appropriate.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and high-accountability work culture across all shifts.
• Champion employee engagement and retention within the production team.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all EHS policies and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Participate in safety audits, walkthroughs, and safety committee initiatives.
• Ensure all equipment is operated safely and that PPE requirements are followed at all times.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and lower production costs.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to drive decisions and sustain improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve bottlenecks.
• Leverage digital tools and platforms (e.g., Redzone) to enhance real-time visibility and workforce performance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Food & Beverage manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering, or related field - or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams across multiple shifts.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety regulations, and OSHA requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus).
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information.
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time, with exposure to cold temperatures, wet conditions, and industrial equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

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