We are seeking a hands-on Fresh Cut Production Manager to lead fresh-cut produce operations within a high-volume, refrigerated food distribution facility in Jessup, MD.. This role oversees approximately 45+ production employees across multiple shifts and is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer demand, quality standards, food safety requirements, and shipping deadlines. Bilingual Spanish required. The ideal candidate is an experienced food production leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in fresh-cut produce, food manufacturing, and refrigerated food production. M-F, start time 11aSalary starts from $105,000/year, commensurate with experience Annual bonus opportunity
Responsibilities:
Lead all daily fresh-cut production operations across multiple shifts.
Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors, leads, and hourly employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Develop daily production plans to meet customer orders, shipping schedules, and labor requirements.
Monitor productivity, labor utilization, product quality, yields, waste, and operational performance.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, sanitation standards, OSHA regulations, and company food safety policies.
Partner with Warehouse, Inventory, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Transportation, and Procurement to ensure smooth daily operations.
Manage staffing, scheduling, cross-training, and employee performance.
Promote a safe work environment and ensure proper equipment operation and sanitation practices.
Coordinate with Maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, reduce waste, and control labor costs.
Track and report key production metrics, including productivity, labor efficiency, quality, food safety, and on-time order fulfillment.
Qualifications:- 5+ years of production management experience in fresh-cut produce food manufacturing, food processing, or refrigerated food distribution required
- Bilingual Spanish required
- Experience leading large production teams in a high-volume, multi-shift environment.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, sanitation, OSHA, and quality systems, including at least one certification (i.e. HACCP, ServSafe, GMP, PCQI)HS/GED degree, BA preferred
- Experience with production planning, labor management, inventory coordination, and continuous improvement.
- Proven leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with WMS and ERP systems.
