Operations Leader - Lean Six Sigma, 24/7 Manufacturing (NJ)
Food Management Search, Inc.
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Job summary
Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager for a busy Freehold, NJ manufacturing site. You will lead a 24/7 production team, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and partner with maintenance, engineering and quality to deliver safety, quality and cost targets.
You will report to the Site Manager, manage budgets and capex, and mentor a large team of direct and indirect reports while fostering a servant leadership culture across shifts. Local candidates preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of operations manufacturing management experience.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, personal care, food, or beverage manufacturing; FDA-regulated.
- Experience leading large teams (100+ reports) and implementing Six Sigma/Lean.
Responsibilities
- Direct 24/7 manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality and cost targets.
- Lead Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement and daily management.
- Coach and develop supervisors, oversee hiring and onboarding.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, quality, planning and logistics.
- Oversee budgets and capital investment planning.
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Job description
Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager for a busy Freehold, NJ manufacturing site. You will lead a 24/7 production team, drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and partner with maintenance, engineering and quality to deliver safety, quality and cost targets.
You will report to the Site Manager, manage budgets and capex, and mentor a large team of direct and indirect reports while fostering a servant leadership culture across shifts. Local candidates preferred.
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