Production Manager

Kinsa is recruiting for a:  Production Manager / Food Manufacturing   
                                
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)

Our client is a snack foods manufacturer focused on delivering quality-first production and continuous improvement across its facility.

What Our Client Offers You:

• Salary: $90,000.00 to $120,000.00
• Bonus Package: 10%
• Medical Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (benefits start first of the month following hire date)
• 401k Benefits: With match
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and  Holiday Pay
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation Assistance is available

What You’ll Do:
As a Production Manager, you’ll lead manufacturing execution across multiple production lines and help drive continuous improvement that strengthens safety, quality, and productivity. This Production Manager role provides first-level support to frontline employees and partners closely with key leaders across operations to keep production moving smoothly across all shifts.

• Manage a team of 45–60 associates to meet Safety, Quality, and Productivity goals
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and ensure GMPs, metrics, and plant updates are communicated clearly
• Review production schedules to identify gaps and risks, collaborating with Performance Manager, Supervisors, and peers to balance work
• Uphold product quality, sanitation, and traceability through regular line and paperwork checks
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure production continuity and first-pass quality
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone) to reduce waste and improve OEE

Qualifications You Have:

• Education: B.S. in Industrial (or related) Engineering preferred
• Experience: 5–7+ years in food manufacturing, including leading teams
• Leadership: Proven people leadership with the ability to rally teams and lead by example
• Lean/TPS: Live and breathe Lean/TPS practices (JIT, 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, etc.)
• Technical/Operational: Strong mastery of production KPIs, especially OEE
• Travel: Not specified

How to Apply: If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A real, live Kinsa Group Recruiter, Stephanie Savage, will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit.
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Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com