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PRODUCTION MANAGER - Nutraceutical/Confections

Company: Foodemploymentstaffing.com | Location: Tampa, Florida | Posted: May 01, 2026

Job Summary

Production Manager Nutraceutical/Confections Manufacturing

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Our client is a rapidly growing nutraceutical manufacturer-based in the Tampa Florida area. Due to growth, they have created a new role for an Operations Managerto join our day shift team. Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, you will be working in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tampa, FL.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background in confections, nutraceutical, pharma or food/beverage industry. This is full-time permanent position requires an effective manager of people with a demonstrated technical background and a thorough understanding of manufacturing practices and principles.

The Operations Managerwill be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day workflow of production supervisors and related personnel to ensure delivery of high-quality products to meet customer needs. This position requires a self-starter with an analytical mind, technical acumen, and solid computer skills. This key leadership role on site management team will collaborate and interface regularly with senior and executive management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage Production Supervisors and overall performance of production teams, optimizing lines and staff
  • Ability to troubleshoot production issues and secure resolution of problems
  • Oversee new and current line operation start-ups
  • Establish and achieve production metrics
  • Control over operating manpower and expenditures
  • Training and development in production areas
  • Accurate communication throughout department
  • Effective interaction with all departments; (bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus).

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have a BA/BS degree and a technical, engineering degree is preferred
  • Must have 5+ years of manufacturing/production management experience with a food/beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical or cosmetics industries.
  • Must be able to work in Tampa daily
  • Prefer candidates with a strong mechanical/maintenance background with hands-on orientation
  • Computer literate with proficiency in Excel
  • Must have ERP experience and familiarity with requirements planning processes
  • Availability to work additional hours or cover supervisors as business may demand

In return, they will offer a competitive base salary to the low 100?s. Pleas send resume to: jobs foodemployment.com or call 239-839-2914

How to Apply

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