Leadership Opportunity in Food ManufacturingThis privately held, fast-growing food manufacturer is scaling operations and preparing for a major facility expansion in early 2027, creating significant opportunities for leaders to make a direct operational and cultural impact. The environment blends long-tenured expertise with a newer generation of talent, requiring strong, adaptable leadership.Job DescriptionLead and develop a team of 12-15 production employeesOversee daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency goalsEnsure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standardsMonitor and improve operational performance and production flowPartner closely with QA, Maintenance, and Warehouse teamsDrive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimizationMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant2-5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturingExperience in high-volume, fast-paced production environmentsStrong leadership, communication, and team development skillsKnowledge of GMP, HACCP, and production schedulingBilingual Spanish (conversational) requiredWhat's on OfferSalary: $91,000 - $96,000 baseBonus eligibilityMedical, dental, and vision (including company-sponsored option)401(k) planPaid holidays and PTO