H-2B Visa Production Manager Jobs
Production Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available in seasonal industries like seafood processing, food manufacturing, and construction, where employers need experienced managers to oversee temporary production cycles. The H-2B cap of 66,000 visas per fiscal year means timing your application correctly is critical to securing a position.
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The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions.
Our team is fueled by a deep commitment to crafting seriously delicious food and delivering exceptional hospitality. At the core of everything we do is passion and integrity. We’re a group of kind, genuine individuals who are also intelligent, creative, and driven. While we constantly strive for excellence, we never forget the importance of enjoying the journey.
We’re looking for great people, those who are naturally hospitable, eager to learn, committed to quality, and who share our love for food and the joy it brings to others.
The Food Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire food production process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $70,000.00 to $95,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Responsibilities
- Production Planning and Scheduling: Develop and implement production schedules, considering resource availability, demand, and deadlines.
- Quality and Safety Assurance: Establish and enforce strict adherence to food safety regulations (like HACCP and GMP) and quality control standards throughout the production process.
- Staff Management: Lead, train, and supervise production staff, fostering teamwork and ensuring adherence to procedures and regulations.
- Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels of raw materials and finished products, ensuring timely ordering and minimizing storage costs.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance of production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure optimal operational performance.
- Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop and manage production budgets, control costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaboration: Liaise with other departments, such as quality assurance, supply chain, sales, and marketing, to ensure smooth operations and alignment with company goals and customer requirements.
- Problem-solving: Address and resolve production-related issues promptly and efficiently to minimize disruptions.
Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field; however, an Associate's degree diploma with extensive experience is accepted.
- Experience: Proven experience in food production management or a similar role is essential, with a minimum of 5 years.
- Technical Skills: A Strong understanding of food safety regulations (like HACCP, GMP), quality control standards, and production methodologies is crucial. Proficiency in using production management software and data analysis tools.
- Soft Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are highly valued.
- Certifications needed: ServSafe, SQF, or NYC food safety certificate, required.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions.
Our team is fueled by a deep commitment to crafting seriously delicious food and delivering exceptional hospitality. At the core of everything we do is passion and integrity. We’re a group of kind, genuine individuals who are also intelligent, creative, and driven. While we constantly strive for excellence, we never forget the importance of enjoying the journey.
We’re looking for great people, those who are naturally hospitable, eager to learn, committed to quality, and who share our love for food and the joy it brings to others.
The Food Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire food production process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $70,000.00 to $95,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Responsibilities
- Production Planning and Scheduling: Develop and implement production schedules, considering resource availability, demand, and deadlines.
- Quality and Safety Assurance: Establish and enforce strict adherence to food safety regulations (like HACCP and GMP) and quality control standards throughout the production process.
- Staff Management: Lead, train, and supervise production staff, fostering teamwork and ensuring adherence to procedures and regulations.
- Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels of raw materials and finished products, ensuring timely ordering and minimizing storage costs.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance of production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure optimal operational performance.
- Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop and manage production budgets, control costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaboration: Liaise with other departments, such as quality assurance, supply chain, sales, and marketing, to ensure smooth operations and alignment with company goals and customer requirements.
- Problem-solving: Address and resolve production-related issues promptly and efficiently to minimize disruptions.
Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field; however, an Associate's degree diploma with extensive experience is accepted.
- Experience: Proven experience in food production management or a similar role is essential, with a minimum of 5 years.
- Technical Skills: A Strong understanding of food safety regulations (like HACCP, GMP), quality control standards, and production methodologies is crucial. Proficiency in using production management software and data analysis tools.
- Soft Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are highly valued.
- Certifications needed: ServSafe, SQF, or NYC food safety certificate, required.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Production Manager
Document your supervisory experience precisely
H-2B visa employers filing for a Production Manager role must justify the temporary need to DOL. Your resume should quantify team sizes managed, production outputs supervised, and seasonal cycles you've overseen to match what the employer describes in their temporary labor certification.
Target employers with recurring H-2B certifications
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed H-2B labor certifications for production or operations roles. Repeat filers already understand the DOL process, which shortens your path from offer to approved petition and reduces the risk of employer dropout mid-filing.
Verify your role qualifies under H-2B occupation codes
Production Manager falls under Standard Occupational Classification codes that DOL uses to determine prevailing wage. Check O*NET to confirm your specific duties align with the listed occupation before accepting an offer, since a mismatch can trigger a DOL denial during labor certification.
Time your job search around the cap filing windows
The 66,000 H-2B visas split evenly between October 1 and April 1 start dates. Employers can file with DOL no earlier than 75 days before your start date, so production roles beginning in spring need employer action by January. Starting your search six months out gives you leverage.
Confirm your employer will file before the petition cap fills
USCIS typically receives enough I-129 petitions to exhaust the H-2B cap within days of the filing window opening. Ask any prospective employer whether they have legal counsel engaged and a certified labor certification ready before that window opens, not after you've accepted an offer.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate informed
DOL requires H-2B employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and target state before your offer conversation so you know the floor, and can flag any offer that falls below it before the petition is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Production Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs where employers are actively sponsoring H-2B visas, so you're not sorting through listings that don't apply to your status. Filter by job title and industry to find Production Manager roles in seasonal sectors like seafood processing, food manufacturing, and construction, where H-2B filings for this occupation are most common.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Production Manager role?
Yes. USCIS allocates 33,000 H-2B visas for positions starting in the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half. Cap numbers can be exhausted within days of the filing window opening. If your employer misses the initial filing rush, supplemental visa allocations are sometimes available but not guaranteed, so your start date may shift significantly.
What does DOL require from an employer sponsoring an H-2B Production Manager?
The employer must file a temporary labor certification with DOL demonstrating a one-time, seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent need for the position. For a Production Manager role, they'll need to document that the need is genuinely temporary, typically 10 months or less, and that no qualified U.S. workers are available. DOL must certify the application before USCIS can process the I-129 petition.
Can an H-2B Production Manager change employers during a seasonal contract?
H-2B status is employer-specific and tied to the approved petition for a particular employer and worksite. If you want to work for a different employer, that new employer must file a separate I-129 petition and obtain their own DOL temporary labor certification on your behalf. Switching employers without an approved petition in place means you'd be working without valid status, which creates serious immigration consequences.
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