NOW HIRING: Production Manager | Help Lead a High-Performing Plant Operation Redefining the Meat Snack Industry!
Job Details:
Vernon, CA (Plant Based)
$100,000–$125,000 + Bonus
Marketing Message:
Archer Meat Snacks is not your typical meat snack company — we are passionate about crafting bold, clean-ingredient products in a fast-growing category. As we continue scaling operations at our new plant in Vernon, we are seeking a seasoned Production Manager to lead and elevate our production floor. This is not an entry-level leadership role — we need a hands-on operations professional with a proven ability to drive results, lead teams through change, and champion food safety at the highest level.
What You’ll Own & Impact:
Lead and coach a high-performing team of supervisors and hourly employees across RAW and RTE operations
Drive throughput, safety, quality, and cost savings while ensuring daily production targets are met
Partner across departments (Maintenance, Quality, Scheduling, Warehousing) to keep operations running smoothly
Serve as a key leader in our plant safety committee and act as a stand-in for the Plant Director when needed
Champion SQF, GMP, and food safety standards every day on the floor
What Sets You Apart:
5+ years of food manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in a high-velocity, USDA or FDA-regulated facility
A people-first leader with strong coaching skills and experience developing front-line leaders
Demonstrated success driving KPIs, implementing process improvements, and building plant floor engagement
Strong understanding of food safety standards (SQF, HACCP, GMP) and a hands-on commitment to excellence
Comfortable working any shift, adapting priorities quickly, and maintaining 24/7 ownership of your department
Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?
?? Growth-Focused Leadership: You’ll step into a high-impact role with visibility and direct input into plant strategy, reporting to the Plant Director.
?? Lead with Purpose: Oversee both RAW and RTE production teams, create structured systems, and ensure our teams run safely, efficiently, and with pride.
?? People-Centered Culture: We foster a collaborative, high-ownership environment where leaders coach, develop, and empower frontline teams.
?? Raise the Bar: Bring best-in-class manufacturing practices to a plant that is committed to food safety, lean efficiency, and premium product quality.
Location & Schedule:
This is an on-site leadership role based in Vernon, CA. Flexibility to support off-shift or weekend operations as needed is expected.
Apply Today:
If you are ready to lead with purpose, build strong systems and teams, we want to hear from you. Join Archer Meat Snacks and be part of a brand that’s redefining meat snacks with bold flavors and better ingredients.
To learn more about us, please visit us at: www.archerjerky.com
