Operations Lead - Food Production & Retail

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Assistant Manager to bridge production oversight with retail operations, ensuring safe, efficient food manufacturing and on-time delivery to retail customers. You will supervise daily workflows, support inventory control, lead a team, and uphold FDA/USDA, HACCP and GMP standards while maintaining quality and sanitation across the facility.

Heavy emphasis on batch accuracy, FIFO, and minimizing waste, with opportunities for growth in a busy, fast-paced food

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or assistant management experience in food manufacturing, food retail, commercial kitchen operations, or bakery/deli environments.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety management certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and health code regulations.
• Strong team leadership, communication, problem-solving, and basic inventory tracking software/POS proficiency.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in varying temperature environments, and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food manufacturing operations, schedule staff, and monitor workflow to meet production quotas.
• Monitor product quality and inventory levels, ensure proper batching, processing, packaging, and store delivery/display.
• Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks, equipment downtime, and supply chain delays to maintain smooth throughput.
• Maintain accuracy in batch logs, HACCP documentation, and compliance with FDA/USDA/local health codes.
• Coordinate inventory control, FIFO stock rotation, and coordination of supplier shipments and retail orders.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Inventory tracking

Tools

POS software

Inventory management software

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Assistant Manager to bridge production oversight with retail operations, ensuring safe, efficient food manufacturing and on-time delivery to retail customers. You will supervise daily workflows, support inventory control, lead a team, and uphold FDA/USDA, HACCP and GMP standards while maintaining quality and sanitation across the facility.

Heavy emphasis on batch accuracy, FIFO, and minimizing waste, with opportunities for growth in a busy, fast-paced food