Líder de Operaciones – Cocina Central (Remoto)

Placements24; Tuxtla Gutiérrez; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for Central Kitchen in a fully remote role. You will oversee a large-scale food production operation, optimize processes, and ensure food safety standards across production lines.

With 8+ years in food production, you will lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and collaborate with procurement, logistics and sales to scale operations while maintaining top quality from any location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in food production management in a large-scale kitchen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF or equivalent food safety compliance.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling software.
• Proficiency in managing remote teams with digital oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee central kitchen daily operations for maximum efficiency.
• Develop and maintain procedures ensuring quality, safety, and consistency.
• Manage production schedules, inventory, and supply chain logistics.
• Lead and mentor kitchen production team; drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor costs and implement tech/process improvements to reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Remote team management

Cost control

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

Production planning software

Inventory management systems

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for Central Kitchen in a fully remote role. You will oversee a large-scale food production operation, optimize processes, and ensure food safety standards across production lines.

With 8+ years in food production, you will lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and collaborate with procurement, logistics and sales to scale operations while maintaining top quality from any location.