Production/Plant Manager

Onsite | Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $120,000 -$160.000 (negotiable) + Quarterly KPI-Based Bonus

A rapidly growing food production company is seeking an experienced Production/Plant Manager to lead end-to-end operations in a high-volume, central kitchen environment. This is a critical leadership role for a company preparing to scale significantly across new markets.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, hands-on production management experience, and the ability to manage a large, bilingual hourly workforce within a structured food manufacturing environment.

About the Role

This role oversees full production operations across multiple departments ensuring food safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery. You will be responsible for planning production flow, managing labor allocation, ordering ingredients, and maintaining daily operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production workflow across all operational phases and departments
• Plan and manage daily and weekly production schedules for ready-to-eat meal delivery
• Oversee ingredient ordering, inventory planning, and production sequencing
• Lead labor planning and allocation across prep, cooking, and packaging teams
• Manage and develop a workforce of 50+ hourly employees
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation standards, and SOPs
• Utilize menu and production software to scale recipes, generate prep lists, and track output
• Prepare reports and planning tools using Excel and internal systems
• Collaborate with leadership to transition from 5 production days per week to a more optimized production schedule
• Actively communicate across departments to maintain smooth handoffs and operational flow
• Drive structure, accountability, and performance metrics as the operation scales

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in meal prep, food manufacturing, or central kitchen production
• Background in ready-to-eat or subscription-based food operations
• Proven experience managing 40+ hourly employees in a production environment
• Strong ownership of end-to-end production operations
• Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and SOP enforcement
• Bilingual English / Spanish (required)
• Experience using menu planning or production software
• Strong Excel skills for planning, reporting, and operational tracking
• Comfortable leading in a hands-on, fast-paced production setting
• Friday – Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM