Raw Production Manager
Golden Pet Manufacturing
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Description
At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!
We’re Looking For A(n): Raw Production Manager
Location: Seward, NE
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Oversee and manage the entire production process within assigned area(s) of the manufacturing facility to operate within budget and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Analyze current production processes and recommend improvements for enhanced efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Manage team of Production Supervisors and provide support on the daily activities of production and hourly employees
- Monitor and review the daily line performance to ensure operations meet performance standards and make improvements or adjustments as needed
- Partner closely with other departments including Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Accounting and HR to maintain efficient operations and overcome challenges in the production area(s) as they arise
- Create and share regular reports with management to provide status updates on production metrics, issues or challenges facing the department(s)
- Provide and encourage an open working environment on the production floor with all employees; lead effective conflict management efforts as needed when challenges or disagreements between employees arise
- Effectively manage the workforce and assist Production Supervisors through the disciplinary process while partnering with Human Resources
- Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and identify cost saving opportunities and see those through to implementation
Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 5+ years of leadership within a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in lean manufacturing
- Prior experience in pet food or food manufacturing
Golden Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
- Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
- 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
- Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
- Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
- Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- tuition reimbursement
- sick leave
About this role
Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Raw Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations at their Seward facility. You'd manage the full production process across assigned areas, lead a team of Production Supervisors, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The role requires close collaboration across departments—Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Accounting, and HR—to keep operations running smoothly and solve problems as they arise.
Your responsibilities would include analyzing production processes for optimization, monitoring daily line performance against KPIs, managing workforce discipline in partnership with HR, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. You'd also communicate regularly with management on production metrics and challenges, and foster an open, collaborative environment on the production floor.
The ideal candidate has at least five years of manufacturing leadership experience and ideally brings lean manufacturing expertise and pet food or food manufacturing background, though these aren't strict requirements. Golden Pet offers comprehensive benefits including fully covered medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only coverage, 401k matching up to 3.5%, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, tuition reimbursement, and six paid sick and mental health days annually.
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