Now Hiring: Manufacturing Production Manager – Food Manufacturing

Roth Industries | Colorado Springs, CO

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $93,590–$113,833 annually

Lead Production. Develop Teams. Drive Operational Excellence.

About Roth Industries

Roth Industries is a nationally recognized food manufacturer specializing in fresh prepared foods distributed through more than 8,000 retail locations across the United States. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Production Manager to lead production operations at our Colorado Springs facility.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about food safety, operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and team development. In this role, you will play a key part in driving production performance, developing strong frontline leaders, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and consistency.

If you are a results-driven leader who knows how to balance production demands with employee engagement, process improvement, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily production operations across multiple shifts to ensure manufacturing goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This leader will manage production performance, optimize labor and resources, and drive initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and support business growth.

Working closely with Production Supervisors and cross-functional partners in Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations, the Production Manager will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations and established quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations across multiple production shifts, ensuring production schedules, output targets, and customer commitments are met.

• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, workflow, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and throughput.

• Identify production bottlenecks, address operational challenges, and implement corrective actions to maintain consistent performance.

• Partner with production planning and cross-functional teams to align manufacturing capacity with business and customer demands.

• Establish clear performance expectations and ensure teams consistently meet established operational goals.

Food Safety, Quality & Workplace Safety

• Champion a strong Safety First and Quality First culture throughout the manufacturing facility.

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), sanitation requirements, and applicable food safety regulations.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain product integrity, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

• Reinforce safe work practices, identify potential hazards, and support initiatives that reduce workplace incidents.

• Ensure employees understand and consistently follow established production, sanitation, and quality procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Performance

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness.

• Analyze production KPIs and operational data to identify trends, measure performance, and prioritize improvement opportunities.

• Implement strategies to reduce waste, minimize downtime, improve labor efficiency, and optimize equipment utilization.

• Establish accountability for production metrics and drive sustainable improvements in operational performance.

• Support process standardization and operational initiatives that improve consistency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and frontline employees to build a high-performing manufacturing team.

• Establish clear goals, promote accountability, and provide ongoing feedback to support individual and team performance.

• Support staffing, onboarding, training, performance management, and workforce development initiatives.

• Build a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication, employee engagement, and professional growth.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen leadership capabilities and develop talent within the production organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, prevent recurring issues, and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and other operational teams to maintain efficient production flow.

• Communicate production priorities, performance results, and operational challenges to relevant stakeholders.

• Participate in strategic initiatives designed to improve manufacturing capabilities, support business expansion, and achieve company objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required, including responsibility for production operations and team performance.

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or food processing strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading production teams across multiple shifts.

• Proven ability to coach and develop supervisors, improve employee performance, and build accountable teams.

• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and production performance metrics.

• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation practices, and food safety standards.

• Experience analyzing KPIs and implementing process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, or improve operational efficiency.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

Why Join Roth Industries?

• Competitive compensation: Annual salary range of $93,590–$113,833.

• Meaningful leadership opportunity: Take ownership of production performance at a growing food manufacturing facility.

• National business impact: Help support products distributed through thousands of retail locations nationwide.

• Collaborative culture: Work alongside cross-functional teams committed to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

• Professional growth: Opportunity to strengthen leadership capabilities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Comprehensive benefits: Health insurance and additional employee benefits.

• Paid time off: Take time away to recharge and maintain work-life balance.

Ready to Lead Our Production Team?

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who excels at developing teams, improving operational performance, and maintaining high standards for food safety and quality, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join Roth Industries in Colorado Springs, CO, and help drive the next stage of our manufacturing growth.