Judge Direct Placement is hiring: Production Manager in Bloomsburg

Overview

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Production Manager in the Bloomsburg, PA area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety is upheld by all employees, reporting any issues to supervisors or managers.


• Implement the vision and direction set by the Vice President of Operations.


• Provide strong leadership to production team members.


• Maintain a safe, collaborative, and continuously improving work environment.


• Oversee production processes to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and adherence to standards.


• Monitor and analyze production performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards (USDA, FDA, OSHA, GMPs).


• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.


• Collaborate with departments such as Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources to optimize workflow and resolve operational issues.


• Participate in budget planning and manage production-related expenses.


• Coordinate and support employee training programs for safety, equipment operation, and process improvements.


• Implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.


• Manage and review production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing labor and equipment utilization.


• Support research and development initiatives for new product launches and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred


• 5+ years leadership experience in food manufacturing


• FDA Preventive Controls/HACCP, Better Process Controls


• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Production, Management, and Manufacturing


• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)