OPERATIONS MANAGER

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision coverage

Autonomy & impact

Great culture

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC seeks an Operations Manager to lead a high-volume food manufacturing site (800+ employees). You will partner with executive leadership to drive safety, quality, production, and cost, while fostering continuous improvement and a culture of team development.

Responsibilities include setting site objectives, managing the annual plant budget, analyzing performance trends, and guiding TPM and High-Performance Work Teams to maximize throughput and minimize waste.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing with HACCP and GMP knowledge.
• 5+ years of supervisory/management in a 800+ employee facility.
• Engineering background preferred and plant budgeting experience.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving for automated processes.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and TPM.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic objectives for site leaders and oversee production teams to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
• Develop and manage the annual plant budget and financials.
• Analyze performance trends to execute long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement using TPM and High-Performance Work Teams.
• Coach and develop production personnel for accountability.

Skills

TPM

High-Performance Teams

Financial analysis

Project management

Process automation

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

We are seeking an Operations Manager to serve as a key site leader in a high-volume food manufacturing facility (800+ employees). Partnering with executive leadership, you will drive operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Production, and Cost while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, team development, and mechanical/financial efficiency.

What's In It For You

• Competitive Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 / year (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, vision, and wellness coverage
• Autonomy & Impact: High level of ownership to make strategic decisions and drive site-wide success
• Great Culture: Values-driven, inclusive environment that prioritizes transparency, innovation, and professional growth

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Set strategic objectives for site leaders and oversee production managerial teams to ensure high throughput and minimal waste.
• Financial & Budget Management: Develop and manage the annual Operations budget for the entire plant.
• Strategic Planning: Analyze performance trends and resource availability to execute long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Optimize plant effectiveness using TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and High-Performance Work Team methodologies.
• People Development: Coach, mentor, and build accountability across production teams.

Working hours: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills

• Practical knowledge of TPM and High-Performance Work Teams.
• Strong financial analysis and project management abilities.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and process automation.

Education

High School

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of supervisory/management experience specifically within a food manufacturing plant.
• Large Scale Operations: Proven experience managing or leading operations in a facility with 800+ employees.
• Engineering Background: Background or previous professional experience as an Engineer.
• Financial Expertise: MUST have direct experience budgeting the entire manufacturing plant.
• Food Safety: Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP and GMP.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for automated mechanical processes.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Associate or Bachelor???s degree preferred).

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].