PM Production Manager, FL

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Title: PM Production Manager

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Delray Beach, FL

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the overall success of the team and department with the day-to-day emphasis on production scheduling, order fulfillment, personnel training, succession planning, job descriptions, system inputs and accuracy, lot number and load list priority management, shrink management, yield optimization, OSHA safety compliance. Exhibits strong communication leadership working with other packing facilities between supply, logistics, and sales.

Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Prepare all paperwork required in a neat, legible and timely manner.
• Maintain an efficient and productive line of cooperation and communication with other departments and support groups.
• Organize and update operating procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain a high level of morale in all areas of production by responding to employee needs, recognizing achievement and providing ongoing training programs.
• Meet and maintain all related company objectives and efficiency standards for:
• Pounds, cases per man hour
• Yield
• Safety
• Sanitation
• Quality
• Product specification
• Overtime
• Train an assistant to assume all related duties on days off, illness, vacation, or out of plant workdays.
• Responsible for:
• Hiring new employees.
• Disciplinary procedures.
• Performance reviews and pay increases.
• Ensure that products are produced efficiently while maintaining the standards of quality set by the company.
• Responsible for managing labor, productivity, yield, and downtime during peak production hours with minimal margin for error.
• Uses production systems, ERP platforms, inventory tracking tools, and reporting software to monitor KPIs, yields, labor, and compliance.
• Work is governed by USDA, FDA, FSMA, HACCP, and customer audit requirements, with regular inspections and audits.
• Must respond quickly to equipment issues, quality deviations, staffing shortages, and production interruptions.
• Time is split between office work (planning, reporting, meetings) and hands-on presence on the production floor to oversee operations and staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in a fresh-cut produce processing facility, including production floors, wash lines, cutting rooms, packaging areas, and cold storage.
• Typically works afternoon, evening, or overnight shifts to support second shift (PM) production schedules. Extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required based on production demands.
• Regular exposure to refrigerated environments (approximately 34&degree;F–45&degree;F), moisture, and humidity to maintain food safety and product quality.
• Required to follow strict food safety, sanitation, and GMP standards, including wearing hair nets, beard covers, gloves, smocks, safety footwear, and other PPE.
• Works in a high-output production setting with tight schedules, perishability constraints, and real-time decision-making.
• Moderate to high noise levels due to processing equipment, conveyors, washers, and packaging machinery.
• Frequent interaction with QA, maintenance, sanitation, warehouse, logistics, and line supervisors to ensure smooth PM operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time on production floors, including wet or refrigerated environments.
• Ability to frequently move throughout the facility, including production areas, cold rooms, packaging lines, and warehouses.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures (approximately 34&degree;F–45&degree;F) and humid or damp conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs or platforms as required to inspect operations and equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 25–50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for handling tools, equipment controls, documentation, and computer systems.
• Ability to see, read, and interpret production reports, computer screens, labels, and safety signage.
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, machinery sounds, radio communications, and verbal instructions in a noisy environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hair nets, gloves, smocks, safety footwear, hearing protection, and other food safety gear.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays during peak production periods.
• Ability to maintain focus, make decisions, and manage stress in a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment.
• Ability to transition between office work and physical production oversight throughout the shift.
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Fresh Foods/CPG Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Industry Experience
• 2+ years Operations Experience
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Leadership qualities (positively affect/influence others/delegate responsibility)
• Excellent verbal, written, and general communication skills
• Possession of key competencies, including conflict management, business negotiation, organization, and decision-making

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.