Food Plant Operations Manager - Safety, Quality & Growth

Michael Foods; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 106,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations from production through manufacturing while upholding safety, quality, and cost controls.

You will coach staff, manage budgets, drive KPI performance, implement capital projects, and ensure GMP compliance. This role collaborates with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable potato product production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or Management, or five or more years' related experience.
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management with KPI results.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting and metrics.
• Strong communication across all levels from plant floor to executive leadership.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations from production to safety.
• Provide leadership and coordination for plant operations.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace and compliance with policies.
• Maintain quality and food safety standards and GMP compliance.
• Coach and develop staff; drive KPI performance.
• Plan capital projects and manage budgets.
• Identify performance improvements to meet KPIs.
• Increase production capacity while controlling costs.
• Uphold regulatory and customer compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Food Science

Engineering

Management

KPIs

Budgeting

SAP

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations from production through manufacturing while upholding safety, quality, and cost controls.

You will coach staff, manage budgets, drive KPI performance, implement capital projects, and ensure GMP compliance. This role collaborates with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable potato product production.