Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Ready-to-Eat Manufacturing

Fresh and Ready Food Group; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh & Ready Food Group in Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations to support the Director in leading all aspects of production, safety, quality, and performance within our ready-to-eat manufacturing facility.

This role emphasizes executing operational strategies, developing frontline leaders, and driving continuous improvement using Lean and strict food safety standards such as SQF.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Engineering or 8+ years of relevant leadership experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5-7+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Strong preference for ready-to-eat, fresh food, or short shelf-life production experience.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams focused on safety, quality, and performance.
• Coach and develop managers and supervisors, strengthening leadership and succession pipelines.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and TPS methodologies.
• Oversee material flow, production standards, and performance metrics.
• Support financial targets through cost reduction and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Engineering

Job description

Fresh & Ready Food Group in Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Director of Operations to support the Director in leading all aspects of production, safety, quality, and performance within our ready-to-eat manufacturing facility.

This role emphasizes executing operational strategies, developing frontline leaders, and driving continuous improvement using Lean and strict food safety standards such as SQF.