Production Manager at Cafe Spice – Beacon, New York

About Us

We are a fast-growing food manufacturing facility dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining strict adherence to USDA, FDA, and other regulatory standards. Our team is committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement. As we expand, we are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our second shift and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Position Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of second-shift production operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, quality, and compliance. This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and hands-on experience in USDA- and FDA-regulated food manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production settings and can lead teams to achieve performance goals consistently.

Lead, manage, and develop second-shift production teams to meet safety, quality, and production targets.

Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, GMPs, SOPs, and all food safety regulations.

Monitor production processes, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams.

Prepare and maintain production schedules, reports, and documentation.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Train and mentor supervisors and team members, fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Collaborate with other departments to support company objectives and operational goals.

Enforce company policies, safety guidelines, and performance standards consistently.

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork on the production floor.

3+ years of production management experience, preferably in food manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations and compliance requirements.

Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability and willingness to work second shift.

Experience with production planning, scheduling, and team management.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems required

Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes, production planning, and scheduling.

Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities across departments.

Working knowledge of food safety regulations, GMP, and HACCP principles.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Why Join Us?

Growing organization with advancement opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits

Supportive and collaborative leadership team

Fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork