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Production Manager (Fluency in Spanish Req.) Location: Farmingdale, NJ Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Simple IRA w/ Match, Holidays, PTO Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday, with some overtime during peak-season Travel: Up to 5% annually Sponsorship not available Production Manager Description Our client is looking for a Production Manager to add to their team in Farmingdale, NJ. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will oversee day-to-day production, receiving, blending, bagging, and warehouse operations at the company’s primary facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for production performance, inventory accuracy, quality, safety, and workforce management. You will lead an Assistant Production Manager, 3-line leads, and hourly production employees, while also supporting satellite warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is a floor-oriented leader who enjoys being directly involved in the operation, developing their team, solving problems, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, profitable company with a clear plan for continued, controlled growth, and make a direct impact on the performance and development of the operation. Production Manager Responsibilities • Lead daily production, blending, packaging, receiving, and warehouse operations • Direct, coach, and develop Assistant Production Manager and line leads • Build and manage production schedules based on demand, inventory, and seasonal needs • Oversee receiving, lot verification, sampling, traceability, storage, and FIFO rotation • Manage packaging operations, including bagging, baling, stacking, palletizing, and load quality • Maintain inventory accuracy and oversee cycle counts, replenishment, staging, and shipping • Monitor production performance, uptime, scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and other KPIs • Enforce quality standards, corrective actions, and production hold procedures • Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues and improve uptime • Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, quality, and environmental requirements • Manage seasonal staffing, training, scheduling, and employee performance • Support and evaluate satellite warehouse operations and share best practices • Serve as the operational liaison with key suppliers • Drive continuous improvement across operations Production Manager Qualifications • Experience in production environments involving blending, mixing, and packaged products required • 5+ years of leadership experience in production, packaging, or warehouse operations required • Experience managing leads, and hourly employees required • Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead from the floor required • Hands-on experience with packaging line operations and equipment required • Fluency in English and Spanish required