Bilingual Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Bilingual Spanish Production Manager
Location: Indio, CA 92201
Schedule: Full-Time | 100% Onsite | First Shift, Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $85,000–$120,000 annually, Depending on Experience (D.O.E.)
Additional Requirements: Must be open to working overtime and weekends as needed. *Company has rotation shifts.

Position Overview

A growing food packaging and manufacturing company in the Coachella Valley is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Production Manager to oversee all production floor activities and lead first-shift operations. This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring production goals are met while maintaining quality, food safety, employee safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all daily production activities to meet output, quality, and safety goals.
• Schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate production employees and line leaders.
• Enforce company policies and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor line utilization, efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all required quality checks, inspections, and safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Inventory, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are available.
• Assist with inventory control, FIFO, purchasing of production supplies, and production reporting.
• Perform special projects and work overtime and weekends as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of Production Manager experience in a manufacturing environment; food packaging, produce, or agricultural manufacturing experience required!
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required.
• Strong leadership experience managing employee scheduling, training, and performance.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, quality control, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with inventory control, FIFO, purchasing, and production reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP or production management software.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.