Flagstone Foods:

At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is our main ingredient! 

Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and Dothan, Alabama, we are one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of “feel good snacks,” like flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried fruits…and we are adding to our team! We hire creative, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home with Flagstone Foods. 

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food production. This role ensures that production meets efficiency, cost, and safety standards while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The manager will optimize production processes, develop staff, and foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Supervise daily manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Oversee the transformation of raw materials into finished products while minimizing waste.
• Utilize data-driven insights to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams for material flow optimization.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, SQF, and BRC food safety regulations.
• Work with Quality Assurance and R&D teams to uphold product specifications and resolve quality issues.
• Maintain strict adherence to sanitation and safety protocols.
• Hire, train, and mentor production staff, fostering a high-performance work culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and establish training programs for continuous skill development.
• Drive engagement, accountability, and collaboration among team members.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify and address inefficiencies in production processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and make data-driven decisions.
• Oversee maintenance of production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years in food manufacturing management, including plant or production leadership.
• Strong knowledge of food processing, roasting, and packaging operations.
• Expertise in food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, FDA/USDA, and OSHA standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization methodologies.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and timekeeping systems (e.g., KRONOS).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required.

Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Be independently mobile.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Supervises - Yes

FLSA Designation: This position is a Salaried Exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Work Location: Robersonville, NC – travel expected less than 10%

Flagstone Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, a Health Savings Account (HSA) (available with enrollment in a qualifying medical plan), term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for benefits begins on the first of the month following your hire date. 401(k) eligibility begins on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.