Area Leader — 24/7 Food Manufacturing Ops

Hostess; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hostess is seeking an Area Leader (Assistant Production Manager) to drive daily operations in a 24/7 food manufacturing plant in Columbus, GA. You will lead hourly Technicians, Team Leaders, and Supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, reliability, and cost targets while building capability.

This role emphasizes coaching, Leader Standard Work, and continuous improvement through OpEx tools. Flexibility across shifts and strong teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business or related field.
• 2 years manufacturing operations experience.
• 2 years supervisory or people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily management activities and Leader Standard Work.
• Provide leadership across operating teams including vacations, vacancies and training needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across varying shifts, days, and hours.
• Champion the daily plan and participate in DDS meetings and handoffs.
• Be accountable for safety, quality, reliability, cost and organizational capability.
• Document Leader Standard Work and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Partner with teams to identify and escalate abnormalities and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and coach Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Technicians through OpEx tools.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & Development

Operations Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hostess is seeking an Area Leader (Assistant Production Manager) to drive daily operations in a 24/7 food manufacturing plant in Columbus, GA. You will lead hourly Technicians, Team Leaders, and Supervisors, ensuring safety, quality, reliability, and cost targets while building capability.

This role emphasizes coaching, Leader Standard Work, and continuous improvement through OpEx tools. Flexibility across shifts and strong teamwork are essential for success.