Production Manager - GFLI

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

As a Production Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and oversee daily operations to align with the master production schedule, ensuring objectives are met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

• Execute and monitor weekly manufacturing plans while driving plant-wide performance for production, quality, and schedule attainment.

• Collaborate with Quality Systems, R&D, Engineering, Customer Service, and Planning to optimize workflow, efficiency, and product quality.

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement programs (GCI, kaizen events, GEMBA, etc.), including employee safety initiatives.

• Evaluate and improve production methods, procedures, and processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and audit requirements.

• Manage production safety programs, training support, and incident investigations.

• Direct and support capital project installation and startup in partnership with Engineering and Maintenance.

• Provide leadership and oversight for mixing and packaging operations through supervisors to ensure efficiency, quality, and target achievement.

• Manage staffing responsibilities including hiring, onboarding, training development, performance management, safety training, accident investigations, and overtime management.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent level

• Strong knowledge of food safety and employee safety practices.

• Experience with safety, regulatory compliance, and GMP standards.

• Willingness to work onsite in Lithonia, GA full time and travel periodically as needed.

What will set you apart:

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) desirable

• A proven track record of leading teams to meet operational goals.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant floor environments.

Environmental Concerns

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Dust and odor are present in the environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. However, the noise level within the plant can be extremely loud and requires hearing protection in designated areas.

In Office ROLES

This role is affiliated to the Lithonia, GA location, and candidates for this role need toreside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Client-provided location(s): Conyers, GA

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR101053

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-04T20:04:55