Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: 1638 Interstate Dr, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018, USA; onsite

Company

hirify.global is a global pizza company operating a production and distribution center for pizza dough and related ingredients.

What you will do

• Supervise pizza dough production, proofing, sanitation, test baking, and quality processes.
• Set production goals, monitor operational metrics, prepare reports, and manage schedules, budgets, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, PPE, OSHA, food safety, sanitation, and equipment safety procedures.
• Train, coach, evaluate, recruit, and develop production and sanitation team members.
• Coordinate with vendors, maintenance, quality control, franchisees, and other departments.
• Troubleshoot dough issues, inspect production areas, improve manufacturing efficiency, and support store quality checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in distribution, manufacturing, or warehouse operations; equivalent work experience may be accepted.
• 3–5 years of production, manufacturing, or retail experience, with bakery procedures or food safety knowledge.
• Ability to lead teams, meet operational goals, and make effective organizational and operational decisions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, quality and safety practices, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and support a 24-hour operation while on call.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and work around yeast, flour, cold temperatures, and loud machinery.

Nice to have

• AIB or HACCP knowledge or certification.
• Food, warehouse, manufacturing, or retail industry experience.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Availability to travel by air as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with hours varying according to business needs.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Benefits available from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) matching contributions and a company bonus.
• Stock purchase discount and referral bonuses.
• Positive work environment with a focus on safety and team development.