Production Manager
Chobani · Allentown, PA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $95k–$151k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Chobani (food & beverage) in Allentown, PA.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause
- Base pay
- $95k–$151k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $132k–$167k. This one lists $95k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 43 production engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 42 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- About 18% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (7+ years)
Typical $132k–$167k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 51%
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- EHS / safety 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Chobani in Allentown
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- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
- Maintenance Technician II · Reliability · Technician
- Maintenance Technician Lead · Reliability · Technician
Full description from ChobaniAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure safety of employees through example and accountability
- ◆Deliver KPI’s in support of the manufacturing strategy
- ◆Support regular communication and education on safety topics
- ◆Participate and recommend solutions related to all safety issues
- ◆Ensure product quality and food safety by working closely with the Quality and Food Safety team to ensure quality specifications of product are continually met
- ◆Ensure effective employee communication, training and compliance on quality programs, policies, and standards
- ◆Take action to address quality issues and the root cause
- ◆Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems
- ◆Coordinate production activities with production supervisors, maintenance/technical services, and quality control
- ◆Manage daily platform/area operations and take full ownership to ensure optimum production and utilization of staff, resources, and equipment
- ◆Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and product quality
- ◆Coordinate all projects that improve the overall efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of the assigned area
- ◆Supervise all aspects of projects and platform/area performance
- ◆Maintain technical knowledge and ensure depth in understanding equipment and processes
- ◆Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices
- ◆Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to build an engaged and effective team
- ◆Establish goals, communicate expectation, and build a culture of accountability, dedication, and empowerment
- ◆Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
- ✓5-7 years progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Food/dairy processing experience preferred
- ✓Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement skills
- ✓Project management experience
- ✓Strong business and financial competence
- ✓Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative management style
- ✓Effective leadership skills to build a shared vision, energize, challenge, and engage team members to drive positive change
- ✓Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems
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Summary
The Production Manager runs a cost-efficient operation, focusing on continuous improvement through effective collaboration with Quality, Technical Support, Maintenance, Safety and Human Resources. The Production Manager will be responsible for processing, filling, packaging, and maintenance functions. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product.
M-F 4:00 pm - 12:30 am
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of p