Production Manager

Job Title: Senior Production Manager – Powder Blending & Packaging

Location: LaVergne, TN

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reports To: Head of Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried

About Titan Manufacturing

Titan Manufacturing is a vertically integrated manufacturing and warehousing organization supporting CPG brands incubated through our parent company, Starshot Ventures. Starshot Ventures is a venture creation studio and growth-stage investment firm backed by highly successful consumer brand entrepreneurs and investors focused on building category-defining health and wellness brands. Titan Manufacturing plays a critical role in scaling these brands through operational excellence, disciplined execution, and an owner's mindset.

Role Summary: Senior Production Manager (Blending & Packaging Operations)

The Senior Production Manager is a senior operations leader with end-to-end ownership of powder blending and pouch packaging manufacturing. This role is responsible for strategic oversight, executional excellence, and scalable systems supporting current operations and future growth.

This position leads 20+ production associates, technicians, and frontline leaders across multiple shifts, with full accountability for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement in a GMP-compliant environment. Beyond daily operations, the Senior Production Manager serves as a key partner to the Head of Operations in capacity planning, long-term manufacturing strategy, and operational scaling initiatives.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Production Leadership

• Own short-, mid-, and long-term production strategy for powder blending and pouch filling operations
• Translate demand forecasts and growth plans into capacity models, staffing strategies, and equipment requirements
• Anticipate operational constraints and proactively implement solutions to support scale and new brand launches
• Serve as a senior decision-maker for production trade-offs impacting service, cost, and quality

Operational Execution & KPI Ownership

• Ensure consistent achievement of production KPIs including OEE, yield, labor efficiency, scrap, and schedule adherence
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly performance reviews; drive accountability through data and standard work
• Oversee execution across shifts to ensure consistency, discipline, and high operational standards
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to maximize equipment uptime and throughput

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, leads, technicians, and production associates
• Build leadership capability at the frontline through coaching, feedback, and structured development
• Own succession planning for key production leadership roles
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence

• Champion Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause problem-solving across operations
• Identify and prioritize improvement initiatives with measurable impact on cost, capacity, and performance
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects spanning Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
• Standardize best practices to support repeatability and scale

SOP Governance & Process Standardization

• Own governance of SOPs for blending, packaging, material handling, and production support processes
• Ensure SOPs are audit-ready, scalable, and consistently executed across all shifts
• Lead change management for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions
• Partner closely with Quality and Compliance on document control and training effectiveness

Quality, GMP & Regulatory Leadership

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, SQF, FDA, and internal quality standards
• Act as a senior operations leader during audits and regulatory inspections
• Review, approve, and ensure effectiveness of CAPAs related to production
• Promote a strong quality culture through training, accountability, and leadership visibility

Inventory, Materials & Systems Ownership

• Own inventory accuracy and material flow within production areas
• Ensure disciplined execution within ERP/MRP systems for batch control, traceability, and material consumption
• Partner with Supply Chain and Quality to resolve inventory discrepancies and prevent recurrence
• Drive improvements in staging, kitting, and material readiness to support production efficiency

Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture across all manufacturing operations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, PPE, and site safety standards
• Lead serious incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Ensure teams are trained, certified, and compliant with safety requirements

Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration

• Serve as the primary manufacturing partner to Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and HR
• Provide manufacturing input into capital planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives
• Support Head of Operations with data, insights, and recommendations for operational decision-making
• Act as a role model for Titan Manufacturing's values and owner mentality

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing
• 5+ years in a production or operations management role with multi-shift leadership responsibility
• Deep technical expertise in powder blending, dry material handling, and pouch packaging
• Proven success scaling manufacturing operations in high-growth environments
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, SOP governance, and KPI-driven management

Preferred:

• Experience in GMP, SQF, FDA, or ISO-regulated environments
• Advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Key Competencies

• Senior manufacturing leadership
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Technical expertise in powder manufacturing
• Change leadership and scale readiness
• Data-driven decision-making
• Talent development and succession planning
• Safety and quality excellence

Pay: $69, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person