518 Production jobs in Tennessee

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via MyADP.

$125-140K

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Little Rock, AR

Fayetteville, AR

Jonesboro, AR

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

* Responsible for managing all production activities and directing teams to effectively achieve production goals.
* Direct teams (i.e. individual department managers, supervisors, etc.) in effectively managing each respective department.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, federal and/or company policy and procedures.
* Manage and lead teams in all direct and indirect production processes required to product and deliver a variety of finished, bottled water products to consumers and customers.
* Provide coaching and direction to ensure success in meeting required outputs and schedules.
* Communicate effectively production targets and priorities to manufacturing and support teams.
* Develop annual operating plan and capital requirements. Act as project manager of all capital projects.
* Develop and implement appropriate cost saving ideas for production operations. Generate and implement ideas for continual process improvement.
* Maintain production and inventory records. Provide weekly/monthly reports as required.
* Monitor and maintain all applicable production permits and ensure that the facility complies with all local, state, federal and company policies.
* Manage employee selection, training, performance evaluation, documentation, salary and termination processes. Maintain a positive, proactive labor environment.
* Responsible for managing all production activities and directing teams to effectively achieve production goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications

* BA/ BS Degree in Industrial management or relevant experience.
* Food and Beverage industry preferred.
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills -- written, verbal, and presentation skills required.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
* Strong knowledge of financial analysis and P&L; ability to apply financial theory and practices.
* Understanding of basic microbiology and quality assurance including HACCP and GMP's.
* Understands and enforces adherence to OSHA and Company safety guidelines.
* Knowledge of environmental health and sanitation.

Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring and Pure Life, premium brands like Saratoga and Mountain Valley, regional leaders such as Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain Ozarka, and Zephyrhills, purified brands, Primo Water and Sparkletts, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash and AC+ION. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Job Description

A top-tier, employee owned, family first organization is looking for an experienced Production Manager.

The Production Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations.

• Supervise the timely completion of all projects, create and implement process improvements, and coordinate projects in a manner that maximizes efficiency and profitability.
• Achieves manufacturing results by communicating job expectations to hourly and salary employees. Plans, monitors, and appraises production results
• They will work with all employees using coaching, counseling, discipline, and mediation skills
• Needs to be a driver, maintaining workflow by monitoring steps of the process using process monitors; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources reporting on daily results, and making corrections to achieve targets
• Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; evaluates employees, and conducts orientation and training of personnel
• Responsible for the safety of all employees and ensures they know and acknowledge all safety rules, policies, and necessary PPE for each position
• Accountable for compliance with established quality policies and procedures
• Responsible for communication on all equipment and machines. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field
• Experience in with the hydraulics industry strongly preferred
• Successful track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives
• Ability to develop relationships, and foster a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• PTO

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Derek Bevan with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Description

A top-tier, employee owned, family first organization is looking for an experienced Production Manager.

The Production Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations.

• Supervise the timely completion of all projects, create and implement process improvements, and coordinate projects in a manner that maximizes efficiency and profitability.
• Achieves manufacturing results by communicating job expectations to hourly and salary employees. Plans, monitors, and appraises production results
• They will work with all employees using coaching, counseling, discipline, and mediation skills
• Needs to be a driver, maintaining workflow by monitoring steps of the process using process monitors; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources reporting on daily results, and making corrections to achieve targets
• Assigns personnel to accomplish work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; resolves problems; evaluates employees, and conducts orientation and training of personnel
• Responsible for the safety of all employees and ensures they know and acknowledge all safety rules, policies, and necessary PPE for each position
• Accountable for compliance with established quality policies and procedures
• Responsible for communication on all equipment and machines. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Business, or related field
• Experience in with the hydraulics industry strongly preferred
• Successful track record of leading teams and executing business initiatives
• Ability to develop relationships, and foster a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• PTO

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Derek Bevan with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Please read full job description before applying:

• Candidates must come from a corrugate box (cardboard) production facility background.
• In order to be considered, all candidates must be US Citizen, Green Card holder, or require no sponsorship now or in the future. No H1 visa's will be considered at this time.

The details:

The Production Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of maintaining the corrugated machines, business operations, department staffing, safety policies and procedures, overall machine and line maintenance, department operations including P&L, output, line shut downs, and customer engagement for the converting projects. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and will provide direction to the manufacturing facility including overseeing plant production, materials, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency is maintained and projects remain on schedule.

What you'll be doing:

• Be a natural leader and provide an efficient operations for both production department and entire plant as needed for company initiatives.
• Lead through proper planning with co-supervision to ensure the company objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure customer projects meet requirements and specifications to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase customer satisfaction.
• Oversee an effective safety plan to ensure program implementation.
• Create and provide support of company goals and procedures for continuous improvement, production efficiency, overall profitability, and employee job satisfaction.
• Develop and manage defined communication channels across various stakeholder groups to build effective relationships and produce superior products.
• Manage P&L, manufacturing costs and operating efficiencies to improve plant profitability.
• Monitor and control waste management to manage production costs and reduce environmental impacts.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university; or 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience within a Corrugated or Converting manufacturing facility - Required

• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information.
• Lead as a change agent to ensure lean processes are deployed with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplishing organizational goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data.

General Information

Job ID

ATR49501

Posting Job Title

Production Manager

Locations

TN Humboldt

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

01-Jul-2025

Relocation Support

Yes

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

At Smurfit Westrock we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that's shaping the future of packaging.

Career Opportunity

The Production Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of maintaining the facility operations, including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, and customer requirements for the corrugated and converting departments. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and will provide direction to the manufacturing facility including overseeing plant production, materials, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency is maintained and projects remain on schedule. You will also serve as a coach to team members and assist in the development and evaluation of direct reports.

This position is located at the Humboldt, TN Corrugated Container facility.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

* Provide leadership and guidance on the coordination of plant activities through planning with supervision to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
* Review customer requirements and specifications to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase customer satisfaction.
* Coordinate and maintain ongoing, effective, safety plans to ensure program adoption and implementation.
* Offer new ideas to support fulfillment of department goals and procedures for continuous improvement, retention of customer base, company profitability, and employee job satisfaction.
* Develop and manage defined communication channels across various stakeholder groups to build effective relationships and produce superior products.
* Manage P&L, manufacturing costs and operating efficiencies to improve plant profitability.
* Monitor and control waste management to manage production costs and reduce environmental impacts.



What You Need To Succeed

* Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university; or 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
* 7+ years of leadership experience within a corrugated or converting manufacturing facility - Required
* Demonstrated mechanical acumen.
* Proven experience using scheduling software.
* Ability to work in fast paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrated expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency.
* Relentless determination and courage to make things happen; strong execution skills; results oriented.
* Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information.
* Lead as a change agent to ensure lean processes are deployed with a sense of urgency.
* Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplishing organizational goals.
* Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data.
* Established courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals.



What We Offer

* Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
* A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off
* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.



Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may also be assigned.

Client Management

• Day to day contact
• First respondent to client requests

Employee Management

• Hires field employees
• Evaluates crew leader performance
• Coordinates and communicates concerns between office and field
• Implements and follows disciplinary actions and procedures
• Responsible for morale of crew members

Safety Management

• Implements all Safety Meetings
• Participates in the New Hire Training

Marketing & Sales Management

• Measures properties for proposal generation
• Implements Job Start Ups with crew leaders
• Creates and presents Enhancement Proposals and identifies sales opportunities

Field Management

• Establish, implement, and manage labor and material budgets
• Schedule daily routes and add new jobs in proper order

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job family chart. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job family series. Thank you for your interest in joining the U.S. Lawns team, a system of independently owned and operated franchisees. By proceeding with the application process, you acknowledge and agree that (i) all U.S. Lawns offices are independently owned and operated franchised businesses, (ii) it will be the independent franchisee, and not U.S. Lawns, Inc. who will extend any employment offers and make any subsequent employment related decisions, (iii) if you are extended an offer of employment, you will not be an employee of U.S. Lawns, Inc., and U.S. Lawns, Inc. has no responsibility or liability for any employment related decisions by any U.S. Lawns franchisee. U.S. Lawns is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Production Supervisor

#32221

Location: Nashville, TN

Company: Purity Dairy

Category: Maintenance

Job Description

General Purpose

Provide work direction and supervision to production employees within the guidelines of standard work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Monitor all stages of the production process and ensure accurate processing of product and/or fulfillment of customer orders through appropriate production scheduling. Hold self and others accountable for promoting safety rules and regulations and act in accordance with the requirements for food safety and quality. Ensure that the production process flows smoothly, and daily production goals are met. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.

Schedule

Third shift: Monday-Friday, 10:00pm-6:30am

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Schedule, assign work, and provide clear direction to production employees. Ensure that the production process flows smoothly, and daily production goals are met
* Monitor operations activities (milk receiving, standardizing, pasteurization, separating, freezing, cooling, filling, mixing, packaging, storing, etc.) to ensure that plant production and quality standards are met
* Monitor the equipment used in production processes to ensure that equipment is functioning efficiently and is properly cleaned and sanitized. Arrange for timely repair/resolution of equipment failures
* Actively promote safe work behaviors and hold self and direct reports accountable for following safety rules and regulations. Conduct accident/injury investigations and send reports of injury to HR in a timely manner to meet rapid reporting standards. May coordinate and/or facilitate plant safety meetings and training
* Understand and fulfill the requirements and regulations for food safety and quality. Administer policies, procedures and programs related to operations
* Supervise production scheduling so appropriate quantities and varieties of product are produced to fill orders, meet demand, meet productivity goals, etc. Ensure materials (e.g., ingredients, packaging) are appropriately staged for next production runs
* Proactively look for ways to increase operational efficiency and contain costs
* Work effectively with employees to promote positive and productive working relationships. Effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances
* Actively communicate with employees through shift meetings and informal methods
* Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees
* Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all company, state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
* Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
* The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

* High school diploma or equivalent
* Undergraduate degree in related curriculum preferred
* 2 to 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food and/or beverage manufacturing
* Demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience
* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of manufacturing process flow and importance to process
* Knowledge of continuous improvement models
* Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
* Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
* Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
* Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
* Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
* Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information
* Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
* Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Salary:

$8000 - $85000 / year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may also be assigned.

Client Management

• Day to day contact
• First respondent to client requests

Employee Management

• Hires field employees
• Evaluates crew leader performance
• Coordinates and communicates concerns between office and field
• Implements and follows disciplinary actions and procedures
• Responsible for morale of crew members

Safety Management

• Implements all Safety Meetings
• Participates in the New Hire Training

Marketing & Sales Management

• Measures properties for proposal generation
• Implements Job Start Ups with crew leaders
• Creates and presents Enhancement Proposals and identifies sales opportunities

Field Management

• Establish, implement, and manage labor and material budgets
• Schedule daily routes and add new jobs in proper order

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job family chart. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job family series. Thank you for your interest in joining the U.S. Lawns team, a system of independently owned and operated franchisees. By proceeding with the application process, you acknowledge and agree that (i) all U.S. Lawns offices are independently owned and operated franchised businesses, (ii) it will be the independent franchisee, and not U.S. Lawns, Inc. who will extend any employment offers and make any subsequent employment related decisions, (iii) if you are extended an offer of employment, you will not be an employee of U.S. Lawns, Inc., and U.S. Lawns, Inc. has no responsibility or liability for any employment related decisions by any U.S. Lawns franchisee. U.S. Lawns is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Smurfit Westrock we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that's shaping the future of.