Production Manager

# ABOUT GUMMI WORLD Gummi World is a fast-growing nutraceutical manufacturer in Chandler, Arizona, specializing in high-quality custom gummy formulations for leading brands globally. We operate a 24-hour FDA-regulated, cGMP and HACCP-compliant facility with approximately 70–100 employees — and we are growing. The Production Manager is a cornerstone of that growth: the person responsible for turning raw materials into finished product safely, on time, and to the highest quality standard every single day. # JOB SUMMARY The Production Manager is responsible for the full scope of daily manufacturing operations at Gummi World, overseeing 50+ production employees across cooking, production line, packaging, and warehouse functions on multiple shifts. This individual is the senior operations leader on the floor — accountable for safety, quality, output, GMP compliance, and team performance every shift, every day. The Production Manager leads through Lead supervisors and associates, but is never too far removed from the floor to see what is actually happening. This role demands a rare combination of technical manufacturing knowledge, composed leadership under pressure, and the ability to develop people while delivering results simultaneously. The Production Manager is the bridge between the General Manager's strategic direction and the production floor's daily execution — and is expected to close that gap without compromise. # KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ## FLOOR LEADERSHIP & DAILY OPERATIONS - Own daily production operations across all shifts: cooking, production line, demolding, packaging, and materials staging — from line start-up to shut-down. - Conduct daily floor walks across all three shifts to observe operations, verify GMP and safety compliance, coach team members in real time, and identify issues before they become production stoppages or quality events. - Lead daily pre-shift meetings, shift handoff reviews, and production planning huddles; ensure every shift starts with clear priorities, staffing awareness, and open issue communication. - Drive production to hit daily and weekly output targets without sacrificing quality, safety, or compliance — and be the first to know and act when targets are at risk. - Make fast, confident, data-informed decisions when production is disrupted — equipment failure, quality hold, personnel shortage, formulation deviation — and communicate those decisions clearly up and down the organization. - Serve as the senior escalation point for production issues on all shifts; model calm, solutions-oriented leadership in high-pressure situations. ## TEAM LEADERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY - Directly lead and develop a team of 50+ production employees across multiple shifts, including Cooking Leads, Production Leads, Packaging Leads, and Line Associates. - Set clear performance expectations for every Lead and Associate; conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and real-time coaching conversations — not annual check-ins only. - Hold team members accountable to GMP standards, safety requirements, production targets, and professional conduct — respectfully, consistently, and without favoritism or avoidance. - Identify high-potential performers and actively develop them for Lead and Supervisor-level advancement; build the bench that supports Gummi World's growth. - Manage performance issues directly and professionally: document observations, issue corrective action where warranted, partner with HR, and follow through — every time. - Drive bilingual team communication (English and Spanish) across all production functions; ensure safety briefings, SOPs, coaching conversations, and production instructions are clearly understood by all team members. - Manage shift staffing levels, overtime allocation, and cross-training coverage to maintain production continuity and control labor costs. ## QUALITY, GMP & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE - Champion a zero-defect, zero-shortcut quality culture on the production fl…