Production Manager Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary 

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of an assigned production shift. This position provides hands-on leadership to production employees and oversees staffing, production, equipment, materials, sanitation, and documentation to ensure production goals are met.

The Production Supervisor is accountable for employee safety, food safety, product quality, productivity, labor efficiency, sanitation, and compliance with company procedures. This position works closely with the Assistant Production Manager, other shift supervisors, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Human Resources to ensure effective operations and shift-to-shift communication.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required, especially in production environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Production Operations

Employee Leadership, Scheduling & Training

Food Safety, Quality, Safety & Sanitation

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 Qualifications /Requirements 

Education & Experience

Leadership & Communication

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours) on production floors.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds of materials, ingredients, or equipment.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, twist, climb stairs, and maneuver around production equipment and tight workspaces.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including cold storage areas (35–40°F), warm production spaces, wet/humid areas, and moderately loud environments with operating machinery.
• Ability to use hands, wrists, and fingers to operate equipment controls, tools, computers, and documentation systems.
• Ability to hear and communicate clearly in a busy production area with background noise.
• Ability to wear all required PPE such as hairnets, gloves, hearing protection, face coverings, and slip-resistant footwear.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, production schedules, and changing operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make timely decisions regarding safety, quality, staffing, and workflow, even during high-pressure or unexpected situations.
• Ability to analyze reports, interpret SOPs, review production data, and identify problems or inconsistencies.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail to ensure product quality, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to handle employee interactions, training, coaching, and corrective action with professionalism and clarity.
• Ability to apply and enforce complex regulatory requirements, including GMPs, SQF, HACCP, and Cal/OSHA standards.
• Ability to adapt quickly to operational challenges, production changes, or emergency situations while maintaining composure and sound judgment..

Work Environment:

The Production Supervisor works primarily in a creamery and food manufacturing environment with exposure to a range of conditions, including cold rooms (35–40°F), refrigerated storage, warm processing areas, and wet or humid spaces. The facility may have moderate to high noise levels from production equipment such as pumps, compressors, and machinery. Floors may be slippery at times due to routine cleaning and sanitation processes, requiring the use of slip-resistant footwear and appropriate PPE, including hairnets, gloves, hearing protection, and protective clothing. Employees may be exposed to strong or distinct dairy-related odors, cleaning agents, sanitizers, steam, and raw dairy products or allergens.

This role requires frequent movement throughout the production facility, including walking on concrete floors, climbing stairs, and navigating around equipment, tight spaces, and active production lines. Work involves regular interaction with production staff, cross-functional teams, and external auditors or inspectors, and may require a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, extended hours, weekends, or holidays depending on production demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

 Compensation and Benefits 

Bellwether Farms is committed to pay equity and transparency in alignment with California law. The anticipated salary range for this position is $79,000- $92,000. This range is provided as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

Bellwether Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of legally protected characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.