Production Manager Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: Production Manager

IN LOCATION: Currently living in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Open to relocation.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS: with over 20 years of management experience in food manufacturing and operations, this candidate brings a proven track record of improving efficiency, ensuring food safety, and leading cross-functional teams. they have extensive expertise in LEAN / continuous improvement, operations management, sanitation, and HR training, making them a valuable asset for organizations looking to optimize production and uphold the highest standards of food safety.
• 20+ years of management experience in food manufacturing, including food safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in managing manufacturing operations, molding, packaging, and sanitation departments.
• Skilled in implementing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and process improvements.
• Experience managing teams of 60+ employees and multiple shifts.
• Proven success in enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and increasing throughput—e.g., boosting production from 600 to 1550 cases per day.
• Strong background in GMP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, SQF, and third-party auditing.
• Managed multi-million-dollar budgets and production volumes, with responsibilities for safety and quality compliance.

EDUCATION: MBA and Bachelor of Science in Business Management

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation in the $100,000-130,000 range depending on cost of living, scop of the role, and overall compensation package.

If you are interested in speaking with this operations leader who:
• Has deep experience in successfully leading food manufacturing teams,
• Has a history of driving operational efficiencies and ensuring compliance,
• Is capable of implementing process improvements, managing large teams, and fostering a culture of food safety and quality, then please reach out…
Contact:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent