Date Posted: September 28, 2026
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Organization: Palmetto Gourmet Foods
Location: Saluda
City: Saluda
Website: View Website
Job Type: Full Time
Wages/Salary: $60,000-75,000
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Green Belt, Black Belt, or similar continuous improvement certifications preferred. 3-5 years manufacturing leadership experience required in place leu of degree/SS certification .
Position Summary
Lead production operations for 1 to 2 food manufacturing lines during 12-hour shifts, managing up to 30 employees while delivering exceptional safety, quality, service, and efficiency results.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure safe operations and food safety compliance
• Drive quality and KPI performance
• Manage staffing, training, and employee development
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Warehouse teams
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Green Belt, Black Belt, or similar continuous improvement certifications preferred. 3-5 years manufacturing leadership experience required.
Compensation
Salary range: $60,000-$75,000 annually based on experience, education, and qualifications.
Benefits
Medical insurance including 100% company-paid plan options, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, 80 hours PTO annually, paid holidays, and career development opportunities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Palmetto Gourmet Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
4160 Columbia Highway
Saluda, SC 29138
United States
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.