Diverse Production Manager Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: Production/Operations Manager for a small or mid-sized food processing company in the Food Manufacturing / Food Processing.

IN LOCATION: Currently living in KS. Willing to Relocate. Worksite Preference: Open.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
This candidate is a results-driven operations leader with 17 years of progressive experience in the food manufacturing industry, specializing in large-scale production, quality, and safety compliance. She has a proven track record of leading multi-line operations, implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance. Known for building high-performance teams and streamlining processes, she is a strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator.

– Over 17 years of industry experience in food manufacturing, including product segments such as snacks, ice cream, soups, and baked goods.
– Managed teams of up to 6 supervisors and 200 hourly associates, overseeing multi-million-dollar operations.
– Responsible for safety, quality, and operational KPIs, consistently improving metrics through Lean Six Sigma and RCA tools.
– Led plant startups, equipment commissioning, and capital projects, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance.
– Certified in HACCP, SQF, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, with extensive experience in food safety and quality management.
– Skilled in production planning, cost control, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration to support business growth.

EDUCATION:
Master of Business Administration in Project Management
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
A.A.S. in Baking & Pastry Arts

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation dependent on responsibilities but likely in the $130,000 range plus incentives.

If you are interested in speaking with this Operations – Manufacturing leader who:
• Is looking to lead a food manufacturing team,
• Is looking to help your organization improve operational efficiencies, safety, and quality metrics based on extensive past success,
• Is capable of implementing continuous improvement strategies, developing leaders, and driving plant performance, then…

Please contact me with a job description at robn@kinsa.com so I can engage the candidate with.
Contact:
Rob Navarro
RobN@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent