Food Production Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1577, West Lynwood Avenue, Keystone Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78201, United States
About the Role
The Production Manager serves as a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing production plans across multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities. This position is critical to ensuring on-time delivery, optimizing resource utilization, and maintaining seamless coordination between procurement, logistics, operations, and international manufacturing partners.
Operating in a fast-paced, shift-based environment, you will bridge the gap between domestic operations and global partners in France and Thailand. The role demands a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, requiring you to build capacity models, mitigate scheduling risks, and drive cross-functional initiatives that improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
Industry Context
This role is exclusively within the food manufacturing sector. Success in this position requires specific experience navigating the unique constraints and regulatory environments of food production facilities.
Application Instructions
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred) and at least five years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations. Mandatory experience in food manufacturing is required for consideration.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1577, West Lynwood Avenue, Keystone Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78201, United States
San Antonio, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and optimize production schedules across multiple manufacturing sites
- check_circleCollaborate with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, and Sales teams
- check_circleIdentify and mitigate capacity and scheduling risks
- check_circleBuild and analyze capacity models for short- and long-term planning
- check_circleLead cross-functional initiatives to improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency
- check_circleCoordinate with international manufacturing partners in France and Thailand
- check_circleUtilize ERP/MRP systems to track KPIs and improve planning performance
- check_circleSupport labor and resource planning aligned with forecasted volumes
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- verified5+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
- verifiedMandatory experience in food manufacturing and shift-based environments
- verifiedAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- verifiedHands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems
Nice to Have
Master's degree
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Food Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Excel, Microsoft Office, Erp, MRP.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Food Production Manager at GDR
What does a Food Production Manager at GDR do?expand_more
In this Food Production Manager at GDR role, you will develop and optimize production schedules across multiple manufacturing sites; collaborate with procurement, logistics, operations, and sales teams; identify and mitigate capacity and scheduling risks; and build and analyze capacity models for short- and long-term planning.
What are the requirements for this Food Production Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Food Production Manager at GDR position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field; 5+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations; Mandatory experience in food manufacturing and shift-based environments; Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; and Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Where is the Food Production Manager role at GDR located?expand_more
Food Production Manager at GDR is based in 1577, West Lynwood Avenue, Keystone Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78201, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Food Production Manager job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
GDR has listed this Food Production Manager role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Food Production Manager role?expand_more
Food Production Manager at GDR typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Food Production Manager role at GDR?expand_more
Key skills for Food Production Manager at GDR include Food Manufacturing; Production Planning; Supply Chain; Manufacturing Operations; Excel; Microsoft Office; Erp; and MRP.
What education is required for Food Production Manager at GDR?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field; and Master's degree preferred.
What category does the Food Production Manager role belong to?expand_more
Food Production Manager at GDR is part of the manufacturing job category on Recrutus.