Production Manager

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Salary: $76 - $82 K/YR

Production Manager

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Production Manager on behalf of a well-established specialty coffee company in Santa Cruz. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys managing people, improving production processes, and overseeing daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

• Full-time position
• $76-$82,000/Year
• Santa Cruz, CA
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production, packaging, picking, packing, quality control, staging, and order fulfillment operations.
• Manage production schedules and workflow to meet daily volume requirements and shipping deadlines.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members, including Production Leads.
• Coordinate order fulfillment across wholesale, e-commerce, grocery, and retail distribution channels.
• Monitor production metrics, order accuracy, and fulfillment performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure accurate order processing, invoicing, shipping documentation, and delivery tracking.
• Collaborate with internal departments to coordinate priorities and resolve operational challenges.
• Conduct daily team huddles and communicate production goals, priorities, and expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, food safety requirements, sanitation practices, and GMP guidelines.
• Oversee equipment and fleet maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics management.
• Previous experience leading and supervising a team in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust workflows based on business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and production or inventory management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with a positive, approachable, and team-oriented management style.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• Must have or be willing to obtain forklift certification.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Coffee production or food manufacturing experience is a plus.

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