Misfits Market
Production Manager
$85K–$90K
Northlake IL +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Mar 13, 2026
- Location
- Northlake IL
Northlake, Illinois, United States - Experience
- Previous warehouse or manufacturing leadership experience; 5+ years plant operations and 5+ years manufacturing experience are listed as nice-to-haves.
About the job
Manages daily food-based fulfillment center operations, food safety programs, production performance, and cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Oversee warehouse operations, scheduling, KPIs, reports, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead teams across receiving, production, inventory control, and shipping; coordinate with logistics and distribution to meet operational goals.
- Maintain safety and food safety standards, including responsibility for SQF program execution and food disposition decisions.
What they ask for
- Previous leadership experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis investigations and training others on new processes or procedural updates.
- Able to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Nice to have
- Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM, or other relevant certifications.
- 5+ years plant operations experience; 5+ years manufacturing experience.
Pay
USD 85,000 - 90,000 / yr (base salary)
Tools
OSHA, AlB, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, FDA, SQF
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