Manager, Production

Job Attributes

133503BR
Production
Full Time
Greensboro, NC
OFSSouthernFoods (1880)
December 01, 2025

Manager, Production

Company Description:

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:
  • Competitive pay and benefits, & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Summary:
Responsible for overall operation of the division to include managing staff, inventory control, production, warehouse, delivery, and administrative support functions. Enhances customer relations, develops annual budget, coordinates sales efforts, coordinate purchasing efforts, participates in development of products and is responsible for achieving division goals and objectives. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
  • Oversees the operation of the division with responsibility for inventory control, production, purchasing, warehousing, delivery and administrative support functions.
  • Responsible for achieving established divisional goals and objectives.
  • Enhances customer relations through quality customer service to include adequate inventory, accurate and timely deliveries and prompt responses to problems and concerns.
  • Coordinates sales effort with foodservice sales managers and sales personnel to include meeting customers, providing appropriate service levels, and meeting with sales staff at meetings and food shows.
  • Develops division's annual budget to include the determination of projected department expenses and gross profit projections.
  • Oversees safety programs. Oversees quality control programs to ensure established customer requirements are met.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Required Experience: 4 - 6 Years ; Production operations, inventory control processes or related area. Team lead or supervisory experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Preferred Education: Bachelors ; Operations, logistics or related area
Preferred Experience: 6 - 10 Years ; Production operations and inventory control processes experience within foodservice industry. Supervisory experience.
Preferred Professional Certification(s): OSHA Forklift Operator certification

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