Food Plant Operations Leader - Quality & Improvement

Kevin; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Kevin’s Natural Foods in Stockton, CA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of the production process in our food facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and cost controls.

Responsibilities include leading teams, maintaining regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMPs), developing SOPs, scheduling, labor optimization, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Procurement, R&D, Sales, and Marketing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in a food manufacturing setting.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration with QA, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement.
• HACCP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams to maximize performance, efficiency, service levels, and workplace safety.
• Ensure all products meet established quality standards and specifications.
• Establish, implement, and enforce policies and procedures, including compliance with regulatory requirements (USDA, FDA), HACCP, and GMPs.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all QA and production documentation.
• Develop and manage weekly production schedules aligned with sales forecasts.
• Allocate production labor effectively to meet operational and productivity targets.
• Implement systems to monitor incoming raw material quality and ensure supplier compliance with company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through analysis of production metrics and performance data.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, including energy conservation programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Procurement, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to support operational improvements and growth initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for existing and new products.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and improve product yield and operational efficiency.
• Coach and develop front-line supervisors and team members to resolve operational challenges and achieve performance goals.
• Monitor equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance of company assets.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary

Skills

Leadership

Quality collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

HACCP certification

Job description

Kevin’s Natural Foods in Stockton, CA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of the production process in our food facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and cost controls.

Responsibilities include leading teams, maintaining regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMPs), developing SOPs, scheduling, labor optimization, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Procurement, R&D, Sales, and Marketing.