Production Manager

Overhill Farms is a leading custom manufacturer of high quality prepared frozen foods, serving customers in the branded retail, private label and foodservice sectors. We provide a one-stop solution that offers new product development or precise replication of existing recipes as well as product manufacturing and packaging. Our custom product lines include poultry, meat and fish specialties, pastas, soups, sauces, certified organic and vegetarian offerings. These can be prepared as entrées, plated meals or bulk-packed meal components.

Overhill Farms: A custom manufacturer of high-quality frozen food products.

OVERHILL FARMS INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: Production Manager – Plant 1

EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/09/2026

REPORTS TO: Sr. Operations Manager

DEPARTMENT: Production

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and managing all activities of the production line to exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency goals. They will develop the team through teaching, coaching, mentoring and leadership food safety standards, while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Production planning and control is key, with the individual using a computerized system, in addition to a hands-on approach to managing ever-changing priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and other duties as assigned:

1. Achieves production planning operational objectives by creating and managing production plans and schedules.

2. Implements production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements and implementing changes.

3. Determines production priorities by reviewing customer orders, requirements and production schedules, analyzes equipment, materials, and coordinates schedules with sales.

4. Ensure compliance with all food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP, GMP, FDA/USDA, FSSAI, ISO, BRC, etc.)

5. Resolves production scheduling problems by analyzing data and systems, developing solutions and prioritizing.

6. Provides management control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing production data and trends.

7. Reviews production output, new requirements, and efficiencies to determine profitability of products, equipment, and personnel, adjusting each as needed.

8. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

9. Works with and assists Food Safety and Quality Department with 3rd party audits, customer audits, and government inspections. (USDA, FDA, Health Department)

10. Helps to troubleshoot and train employees on troubleshooting very basic machine functions.

11. Able to design, implement, and standardize continuous improvement projects based on efficiency, safety, food safety, and yield goals.

12. Able to input and analyze data and make decisions based off trends.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, or other related degree; or 5+ years of food Manufacturing experience

2. 5+ years’ experience within the Food Manufacturing Industry

3. 3+ years’ experience managing processes, documentation skills and production planning,

4. 3+ years’ experience in a Managerial or Supervisory role

5. Experience in problem solving and root cause analysis

6. Experience in creating and implementing SOP’s

7. 1+ years’ experience with automated packaging lines (troubleshooting, understanding alarm codes and adjustments)

8. 2+ years’ experience maintaining efficiency and yield reports

9. 2 years’ experience in cost saving and continuous improvement

10. Excellent communication skills

11. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

12. Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

2. Ability to lift, push or pull 15-30 pounds.

3. Exposure to varying temperatures

4. Ability to work in environments with noise, machinery, and food processing equipment

5. Must be able to access and navigate the department at the organization’s facilities.

6. Physical Attendance is required - Remote is not optional.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities