Batching & Fermentation Operations Leader

Bolthouse Farms, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Group Life & AD&D

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Group Short & Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Bolthouse Farms, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager - Batching in Torrance, CA to lead the Batching and Fermenting department and drive safety, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

This role reports to the Director of Operations and oversees production planning, scheduling, and KPI reporting. The ideal candidate has 5 years of beverage manufacturing operations leadership and hands-on supervision experience, with proven ability to manage people and budgets, implement

Qualifications

• 5 years beverage manufacturing operations leadership.
• 5+ years as a Food Production Supervisor with a hands-on management style.
• Experience managing people and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of production personnel, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Identify and develop skills through coaching and training. Champion ownership and problem solving.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste and reduce costs. Develop strategic plans and conduct financial analysis.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations. Conduct safety audits, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Oversee development of safety training programs.
• Develop SOPs; establish and manage key operational metrics (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, OEE, Labor Efficiency, Yield, Inventory). Lead monthly reviews, communicate trends, and develop action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Quality focus

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Bolthouse Farms, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager - Batching in Torrance, CA to lead the Batching and Fermenting department and drive safety, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

This role reports to the Director of Operations and oversees production planning, scheduling, and KPI reporting. The ideal candidate has 5 years of beverage manufacturing operations leadership and hands-on supervision experience, with proven ability to manage people and budgets, implement