- Plan, direct, and prioritise production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Lead and sustain Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives with a focus on safety, productivity, waste reduction, standard work, and employee engagement.
- Create and foster a high-morale, inclusive workplace by treating all team members with dignity, respect, and the highest ethical standards.
- Coordinate production activities with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Sanitation to optimise throughput, yields, and resource utilisation.
- Review and analyse production metrics (yields, downtime, labour efficiency, waste, rework, and safety trends) to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with the Safety Manager to maintain and enforce departmental safety programs; ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety standards, and PPE requirements.
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager and/or Plant Manager to develop and implement operating methods and procedures that improve safety, quality, productivity, and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to all QA, food safety, and regulatory requirements, including FDA/USDA regulations, customer specifications, and internal policies.
- Revise production schedules and priorities as needed due to equipment failures, operating issues, staffing challenges, or changing customer demands.
- Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors; ensure effective cross-training, skills development, and succession planning.
- Establish individual and team goals, clarify accountabilities, and evaluate performance for direct reports; review and approve performance evaluations for indirect reports.
- Oversee departmental labour and operating costs to ensure performance within approved budgets.
- Utilise structured problem-solving methods, process control tools, and cross-functional teamwork to meet or exceed production targets.
- Partner with Human Resources to address employee relations matters in accordance with company policies; participate in recruitment, selection, and retention of manufacturing personnel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Results-driven, employee-oriented leadership style.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership or management experience in a protein manufacturing environment preferred; manufacturing experience required.
- Strong background in Continuous Improvement and/or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
-
About the role: As a product manager you are responsible for product ownership customer advocacy strategic alignment and single point orchestration of a visionary product strategy. · ...
Lafayette Full time1 month ago
-
About the Role: · The Product Manager is responsible for product ownership, customer advocacy, strategic alignment and single point orchestration of a visionary product strategy. · ...
Lafayette, IN1 month ago
-
Employment Type: Full-time · Available Positions: 1 · Location: On-Site · Application Deadline: Mar 9, 2026 · Summary · This Production Manager will be responsible for driving safe, compliant, and efficient operations while leading continuous improvement and lean manufacturing in ...
Lafayette $80,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year6 days ago
-
The Product Manager, Production Manufacturing manages and leads the activities of the Production Manufacturing section to accomplish manufacturing targets/objectives, budgeted financial objectives, and customer requirements. · ...
Lafayette Full time1 month ago
-
The Product Manager leads the activities of the Production Manufacturing section to accomplish manufacturing targets/objectives and customer requirements. · ...
Lafayette Full time3 weeks ago
-
The Product Manager manages and leads the activities of the Production Manufacturing section to accomplish manufacturing targets/objectives. · ...
Lafayette Full time1 month ago
-
· This Skillbridge opportunity is available for off-cycle and cohort format.. · Medical, dental and vision benefits* · Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)* · ...
Lafayette, IN3 weeks ago
-
· Job Description · Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking candidates for a Production Manager position at UI Health Arnett Hospital located in Lafayette, IN. The Production Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions to meet customer ne ...
Lafayette $80,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year Full time16 hours ago
-
Join Caterpillar Inc. as a Production Manager in Lafayette IN! You will oversee production schedules technicians and performance of designated value streams meeting goals for people quality velocity and cost in a 24/7 operation. · ...
Lafayette $89,210 - $133,810 (USD) Full time3 weeks ago
-
The Large Power Systems Division located in Lafayette has an opening for a Senior Manager Production responsible for leading day-to-day operations to ensure safe maximization of efficiency in quality, velocity and cost.Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor. · Ensure proces ...
Lafayette $147,760 - $221,640 (USD) Full time1 month ago
-
This is a Supervisory position that will be responsible for managing a production schedule and technicians. · ...
Lafayette $89,210 - $133,810 (USD)3 weeks ago
-
Join Caterpillar and be part of a global team that cares about their work and each other. We make progress and innovation happen with our customers, where we work and live. · ...
Lafayette, IN1 month ago
-
The Product Manager manages and leads the activities of the Production Manufacturing section to accomplish manufacturing targets/objectives budgeted financial objectives and customer requirements. · ...
Lafayette, IN3 weeks ago
-
The Product Manager manages and leads the activities of the Production Manufacturing section to accomplish manufacturing targets/objectives, budgeted financial objectives, and customer requirements. · ...
Lafayette, IN1 month ago
-
The Product Manager leads the activities of the Production Manufacturing section to accomplish manufacturing targets/objectives, · Provides direct support in the day-to-day coaching and leading of section · Manages and oversees section TPM, Kaizen, Training activities, and KPIs · ...
Lafayette, IN1 month ago
-
Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi ...
Delphi $80,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year3 days ago
-
We are looking for a highly motivated Production Manager at our Frankfort location to oversee and coordinate the entire manufacturing / production process to ensure it runs smoothly, · on time,and within budget.This is a key role for the company where you will assume day-to-day l ...
Frankfort1 month ago
-
We are looking for a highly motivated Production Manager at our Frankfort location to oversee and coordinate the entire manufacturing / production process to ensure it runs smoothly. · We invite you to join our team with competitive wages opportunity for advancement company provi ...
Frankfort, IN1 month ago
-
Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi ...
Delphi, IN $80,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year3 days ago
-
Product Manager · Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing co ...
Delphi, IN $80,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year3 days ago
Production Manager - Lafayette - Top Quality Recruitment (TQR)
&v=024){kind=logo}
Description
Employment Type: Full-time
Available Positions: 1
Location: On-Site
Application Deadline: Mar 9, 2026
Summary
This Production Manager will be responsible for driving safe, compliant, and efficient operations while leading continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives with a strong focus on safety, productivity, quality, training, development, and succession planning.
Key Activities
Preferred Skills
Educations & Experience
Are you looking for your next opportunity? We can help.
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
Are you looking to hire? Get started here:
See hiring advice:
See all available opportunities:
We thank all applicants for their interest and appreciate the time and effort involved; however, due to the large volume of resumes received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please attached your resume to your application.
Job ID: 8178
-
Product Manager
Full time Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Product Manager
Only for registered members Lafayette, IN
-
Production Manager
Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Product Manager
Full time Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Product Manager
Full time Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Product Manager
Full time Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Skillbridge - Production Manager
Only for registered members Lafayette, IN
-
Production Manager
Full time Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Skillbridge - Production Manager
Full time Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Senior Production Manager
Full time Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Skillbridge - Production Manager
Only for registered members Lafayette
-
Senior Production Manager
Only for registered members Lafayette, IN
-
Product Manager
Only for registered members Lafayette, IN
-
Product Manager
Only for registered members Lafayette, IN
-
Product Manager
Only for registered members Lafayette, IN
-
Product Manager
Only for registered members Delphi
-
Production Manager
Only for registered members Frankfort
-
Production Manager
Only for registered members Frankfort, IN
-
Product Manager
Only for registered members Delphi, IN
-
Product Manager
Only for registered members Delphi, IN