Manufacturing Operations Manager

Global Search Network; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Search Network in Newark, CA is recruiting a Plant Operations Manager to lead production processes and drive continuous improvement at a premier food ingredient facility. You will serve as the on-site operational leader, overseeing daily processing, packaging throughput, safety, quality compliance, and site reliability while mentoring a skilled production team.

The role emphasizes capital budgeting, cost control, and the deployment of Lean Six Sigma methods to elevate productivity, reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field and 4+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience.
• 2+ years of direct supervisory experience leading supervisors.
• Experience in continuous processing, food manufacturing, dry ingredient processing, thermal processing, or bulk material handling.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in site reliability, preventive maintenance, and managing OpEx/CapEx budgets.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, BRC, or similar food safety frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations across continuous processing, packaging, and throughput.
• Ensure EH&S, environmental compliance, food safety, and QA align with FDA and federal regs.
• Manage OpEx and CapEx budgets to hit productivity and financial targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and Production Reliability Excellence (PRE).
• Mentor shift supervisors and floor leads; oversee talent and performance.

Skills

People leadership

Food manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Quality systems

Budgets & OpEx/CapEx

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field paired with 4+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience.
• Leadership: 2+ years of direct supervisory experience leading supervisors.
• Industry Focus: Strong background in continuous processing, food manufacturing, dry ingredient processing, thermal processing, or bulk material handling.
• Continuous Improvement: Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Technical Acumen: Demonstrated success in site reliability, preventive maintenance programs, and managing plant OpEx/CapEx budgets.
• Quality Standards: In-depth knowledge of HACCP, SQF, BRC, or similar food safety quality management frameworks.

We are recruiting a Plant Operations Manager to lead production processes and continuous improvement initiatives for a premier, global food ingredient processing facility.

Serving as the operational leader on site, this role provides strategic oversight for daily processing, continuous manufacturing operations, facility safety, quality compliance, and financial performance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong, people-focused manufacturing manager to drive operational reliability, manage capital budgets, and mentor a high-performing production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Establish and deploy daily operational priorities for the plant; oversee end-to-end continuous processing, packaging, and facility throughput.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Lead and enforce site standards across Employee Health & Safety (EH&S), Environmental Compliance, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance in alignment with FDA and federal regulations.
• Financial Management: Direct operational expenditure (OpEx) and capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets to achieve productivity targets and financial performance goals.
• Process Optimization: Implement continuous improvement strategies, drive Production Reliability Excellence (PRE), and standardize operating procedures across plant maintenance, quality control, and operator best practices.
• Team Development & Leadership: Direct and mentor shift supervisors and floor leads; drive talent acquisition, performance management, coaching, and accountability across the operational team.