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About the Company
For decades, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality specialty garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. We’ve always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable experiences that everyone can enjoy together. The Company operates from four state-of-the-art bakeries; Oak Creek (Wisconsin), North Liberty (Iowa) in the US and Mississauga (Ontario) in Canada.
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Join a dynamic team committed to crafting "Good Mood Food"! At Furlani Foods, we transform every meal into a joyful celebration of togetherness. With Furlani, delicious moments become unforgettable memories. Be part of this incredible journey and experience the magic firsthand.
The secret of our success lies with our master bakers and seasoned product development team, in using their considerable skills and passion for perfection. We want YOU to join our
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Benefits
- Salary: Starting at $75k
- Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance
- Annual Incentive Program
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Holidays
Position Overview
Furlani Foods is seeking a hands-on, motivated 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead our overnight production operations at our North Liberty, Iowa facility.
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring products are manufactured safely and efficiently while meeting established quality, food safety, and production standards. This position provides leadership, direction, and support to production employees while driving accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and understands the importance of employee engagement, operational efficiency, and delivering a quality product.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Oversee all third-shift production activities to ensure production schedules and customer demands are met.
- Monitor production performance, labor utilization, downtime, and product yields.
- Ensure production lines are properly staffed and operate efficiently.
- Identify production challenges and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and waste.
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams to support uninterrupted operations.
Leadership & Employee Development
- Provide daily leadership, direction, and coaching to production employees.
- Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
- Monitor employee attendance, performance, and adherence to company policies.
- Conduct employee training, performance discussions, and coaching as needed.
- Address employee concerns and workplace issues promptly and professionally.
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
Food Safety & Quality
- Ensure all production activities comply with GMPs, food safety requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain compliance with HACCP, SQF, allergen controls, and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure employees follow proper product handling, labeling, packaging, and quality standards.
- Monitor production processes to ensure products meet established specifications.
- Immediately address food safety, quality, or sanitation concerns.
- Maintain accurate production records and required documentation.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Promote a safe working environment and ensure employees follow all safety procedures.
- Conduct safety observations and address unsafe behaviors or conditions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, employee performance, and overall plant operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, bakery, or frozen food production strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Proficient with basic computer applications and production reporting.
EEO STATEMENT:
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production project manager jobs.
- 3-7 years managing production schedules, timelines, and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Asana, or Smartsheet
- Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle for production and inventory tracking
- Bachelor's degree in operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field
- PMP, CAPM, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred or required at senior levels
- Strong working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or waterfall methodologies in production contexts
Tips for Your Production Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to production metrics
Hiring managers want to see output numbers, cycle times, and cost results, not just duties. Replace vague bullet points with concrete production outcomes you owned, like on-time delivery rates or budget variance you reduced across a product line.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Production project managers sit between engineering, procurement, quality, and scheduling teams. Your resume should name the specific departments you coordinated with and what you aligned them on, not just that you led cross-functional projects.
Get your PMP or CAPM before applying at director level
Many senior and director-level production roles list PMP certification as a hard requirement, not a preference. If you're targeting roles above mid-level, completing the credential before applying removes a common screen-out reason.
Prepare a production failure story for interviews
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've handled a production delay, materials shortage, or missed milestone. Have a specific story ready that covers what broke down, how you diagnosed it, and what you changed afterward.
Negotiate start date around production cycles
If you're weighing multiple offers, ask about where the team is in the production calendar. Starting mid-cycle in a high-output environment puts you in reactive mode immediately, while a launch or ramp period gives you time to get oriented.
Production Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production project managers?
The most active employers for production project managers right now are General Atomics, McCarthy Building, and GE HealthCare, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, consumer goods, and media production companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many production project manager jobs are remote?
About 37% of production project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles tied to digital media, content production, and software-adjacent product lines tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while manufacturing and physical goods production roles are more frequently on-site.
How do you become a production project manager?
Start with a degree in operations, engineering, business, or a related field, then build hands-on experience coordinating production schedules or supporting project teams in a manufacturing, media, or product environment. Earning a PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior roles. Most production project managers move up from coordinator, production analyst, or operations associate positions.
Can you get hired as a production project manager without much experience?
Yes, entry-level production project manager roles and coordinator titles do exist, particularly in media, consumer goods, and fast-growing manufacturers. Employers at this level prioritize demonstrated ability to manage timelines, communicate across teams, and use project management tools. Internships, production assistant roles, or even freelance coordination work in a relevant industry all count as qualifying experience.
What does the production project manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen, a panel or working interview with the operations or production leadership team, and at least one scenario-based round where you walk through how you've handled a production challenge. Some employers add a brief take-home exercise involving a sample schedule or resource plan. The full process typically runs two to four rounds before an offer.
Where can I find and apply to production project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to production project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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