Job Description

Location: Houston, TX

Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

• Lead and oversee all plant operations, including production planning, line setup, layout optimization, and documentation for both new product launches and ongoing manufacturing activities.
• Drive strategic initiatives for equipment upgrades, automation, and tooling acquisition to support production goals.
• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve production standards to ensure food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Provide hands-on leadership in resolving mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues, including downtime and quality deviations.
• Oversee product testing and quality assurance procedures to validate performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts across production, sanitation, and supply chain workflows.
• Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of manufacturing bills of material (MBOM) aligned with product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and support pilot runs, shelf-life testing, and performance trials for new products.
• Review and approve QA reports, test plans, and production records to ensure thorough documentation and audit readiness.
• Conduct internal audits across departments to uphold GMP, HACCP, and other food safety standards.

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in food or beverage production.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP).
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with production teams, QA, engineering, and supply chain partners.

• Deep knowledge of processing equipment and packaging technologies used in food and beverage manufacturing.
• Experience with sanitation systems, allergen control, and environmental monitoring.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and digital manufacturing tools.
• Working knowledge of SQF, BRC, or other GFSI-recognized standards.
• Exposure to product development and commercialization processes.

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