• Production Manager

    Actalent (St. Louis, MO)


    Senior Production Manager – Global CPG Leader

     

    Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    About the Company

    Join a multi-billion-dollar global CPG powerhouse with a portfolio of iconic brands trusted by millions worldwide. This is your chance to lead operations at the largest U.S. plant, where innovation meets scale. Enjoy the stability of a multinational enterprise while driving strategic impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

    The Opportunity

    We are seeking a Senior Production Manager to join our Plant Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Site Senior Director of Manufacturing. In this role, you will own high-speed Aerosol and Liquid Filling operations, ensuring end-to-end supply chain success. You’ll lead a team of supervisors, engineers, and maintenance professionals, guiding a workforce of 100–200 employees in a 24/7 operation.

     

    Your mission: deliver operational excellence across Service, Cost, Productivity, Quality, Safety, and NPD/EPD start-up KPIs, while championing Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead & Inspire: Foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Coach and mentor staff, creating clear growth plans for career development.

    + Safety First: Drive a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all training standards and minimizing incidents.

    + Financial Accountability: Manage budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and maintain profitability without compromising quality or safety.

    + Operational Excellence: Optimize production flow, troubleshoot issues, and ensure on-time delivery of conforming products.

    + Strategic Impact: Develop and execute plans aligned with the company’s 3-year growth objectives.

    + Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing principles across multiple production units, meeting or exceeding KPIs.

    + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to achieve unified goals.

    + Leadership Role: Serve as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, sharing best practices across the corporate network.

    Qualifications

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).

    + Experience:7+ years in manufacturing management, preferably in CPG.

    + Proven leadership in high-speed aerosol and/or liquid filling operations (preferred).

    + Lean Manufacturing and ERP experience (SAP preferred).

    + Skills:Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

    + Ability to manage budgets, interpret financial reports, and lead large teams in a fast-paced environment.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Be part of a global leader with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.

    + Influence strategic decisions at the largest U.S. plant.

    + Lead a high-impact team in a dynamic, seasonal business environment.

    + Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

     

    Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $140930.00 - $176162.00/yr.

     

    health, dental, vision, 401k

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

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

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.