Cold Food Production Manager
$75,000–$85,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Direct all daily cold food production and assembly activities in a high-volume aviation catering environment, ensuring schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time. Monitor workflow, adjust staffing to meet demands, and resolve bottlenecks before impacting service while maintaining a visible leadership presence on the production floor. Lead supervisors and production employees, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement by reducing waste and adhering to strict FDA, USDA, HACCP, and TSA standards. Plan labor for changing volumes, track operational KPIs, and complete production reporting accurately. This role requires bilingual English/Spanish skills and a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Five or more years of leadership experience in high-volume food production, airline catering, commissary operations, or food manufacturing
- Proven success leading large production teams
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, FDA, USDA, and food safety regulations
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
- Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Regular work in refrigerated production areas (approximately 41°F)
- Rotating schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Airline catering experience
- Experience leading operations in a 24/7 production environment
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
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