• Production Manager

    Aerotek (Maitland, FL)


    Job Title:** **Production Manager

    **Location:** Maitland, FL

    **Salary Range:** $70,000 – $100,000 (Permanent Placement)

    Company Overview:

    This company is a rapidly growing manufacturer specializing in beverage syrups and concentrates. We package products in bottles, bag-in-box, bag-in-case, totes, drums, and portion cups. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives everything we do.

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a **Production Manager** to lead and optimize a two-shift operation. This role is critical to improving efficiencies, reducing waste, and ensuring top-quality production. The ideal candidate will have experience in **Food and Beverage manufacturing** and a proven track record of managing production teams in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead and plan a 2-shift operation to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maximize yields.

    + Manage staffing and establish daily and shift production goals based on overall schedules.

    + Monitor production metrics, identify issues, and implement process improvements.

    + Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations through training and equipment maintenance.

    + Coach and develop teams to maintain a safe, efficient work environment and resolve escalated issues.

    + Oversee 38 staff members, including 3 supervisors, in day-to-day operations.

    Qualifications:

    **Education:** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent proven experience.

    **Experience:** 3+ years of successful management experience.

    + Proven success in managing production teams or operations.

    + Food and Beverage manufacturing experience preferred.

    **Skills:** Strong leadership and personnel management skills.

    + Expertise in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

    + SQF, FDA, or food safety audit experience/certifications are a plus.

    **Culture Fit:** Servant leadership mindset.

    Additional Responsibilities:

    + **Personnel Management:** Develop training plans, set goals, and track team performance.

    + **Production:** Assign personnel to production lines, make strategic decisions, and maximize capacity.

    + **Facility:** Maintain cleanliness and implement facility improvements to support production.

    Work Environment:

    Combination of climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled areas within the plant.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Be part of a growing company that values innovation and efficiency.

    + Opportunities for professional growth and development.

    + Supportive environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Maitland, FL.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

     

    Holiday Pay: 8 paid days off on holidays, plus we close at 3:00 pm on Good Friday

    Earn Vacation Days:

    After 6 months – 1 week (to be used before 1 year, 40 hours – does not have to be earned)

     

    After 1 year – 2 weeks

     

    After 3 years – 3 weeks

     

    After 10 years – 4 weeks

    Paid Time Off for Hourly Employees:

    Accrues 4 hours every month. Max of 48 hours. Calendar Basis (01/01-12/31)

     

    5 days Bereavement Leave (Immediate Family)

     

    Health Insurance: Employer subsidized (credit for time as a temporary to permanent hire)

     

    Dental Insurance: Low cost (time credit for temporary to permanent hire)

     

    Vision Insurance: Employee group rate

     

    Life Insurance: H&H provided, supplemental group rates

     

    Long Term Disability: H&H provided

     

    AFLAC supplemental coverage at employee cost

     

    LegalShield Online Legal Services and Legal Advice Membership available

    401K: Up to 6% company match, age-rated mutual funds, select funds, access to Voya for financial advice

    Education Reimbursement: Related to your job skills. Turn in grades and tuition receipt

     

    Corporate Chaplain: Counseling for employees and their families

     

    Safety Shoes: H&H provides 2X/year Production, 1x/year Office

     

    Uniforms: H&H provided, laundered in-house (if required by job)

     

    Lockers: Available for production

     

    Thanksgiving Luncheon

     

    Christmas Party

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Maitland,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.