3rd Shift Production & Sanitation Manager-Manufacturing

3rd Shift Production & Sanitation Manager

A well-established food manufacturer is seeking a driven and hands-on 3rd Shift Production & Sanitation Manager to lead operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This individual will oversee all aspects of production and sanitation, driving performance across safety, quality, yield, and efficiency while maintaining the highest regulatory and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage all production and sanitation operations on 3rd shift
• Set and adjust production schedules to meet customer demand
• Oversee machine operation and coordinate material flow across departments
• Monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, yield, and efficiency
• Coach, develop, and engage a diverse hourly team to achieve departmental goals
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, USDA, and FDA standards
• Partner cross-functionally with Sanitation, Maintenance, HR, and Quality teams
• Identify and implement cost-saving and waste-reduction opportunities
• Utilize systems such as ShopLogix and Safety Chain for data and performance tracking
• Manage timekeeping, scheduling, and shift reporting to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This role is based in a cold, wet, high-volume food production facility and requires regular standing, walking, and oversight of multiple departments. Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting.

Compensation & Benefits :

If interested, please send your resume to Serena Rupert at serena.rupert@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.