Operations Manager

Maker's Pride; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Maker's Pride seeks a seasoned production leader to oversee all phases of plant manufacturing on a scheduled shift and line. You will manage labor and materials efficiently while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role requires extensive experience in high-speed manufacturing, GMP compliance, and strong leadership across multi-shift teams. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with a robust track record in cost control and production planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of overall hourly or salary leadership experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of multi-shift salaried leadership experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train staff, hire, schedule, and discipline per policy.
• Oversee conversion of raw materials to finished products with focus on waste and labor cost.
• Ensure GMP compliance and safety regulations across operations.
• Plan production operations and prioritize schedules to meet delivery dates.
• Review data and resolve operational issues to prevent delays and improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-shift supervision

SAP proficiency

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for all phases of plant manufacturing and all activities that are required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on a scheduled shift and line(s).

Job Summary

Responsible for all phases of plant manufacturing and all activities that are required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on a scheduled shift and line(s).

Job Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Oversee the conversion of raw materials to finished products (mixing, baking and packaging processes) with minimum waste and labor cost.
• Control raw material formula consistency.
• Monitor proper rotation of dough, meal and raw materials.
• Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment.
• Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving production.
• Responsible for complying with customer service and Company standards.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.
• Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies & Knowledge

Knowledge of:

• Procurement, products, and production processes
• Knowledge and experience with SAP or other large ERP systems
• 3 or more years of multi-shift salaried leadership experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Food, beverage or CPG manufacturing experience is ideal.
• 10 or more years of overall hourly or salary leadership experiene
• Thorough understanding of food safety and quality

Skilled In

• Well developed influence leadership skills
• Experienced in conflict resolution
• Prioritizes work based on short and long term objectives
• Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the organization
• Well developed project management skills
• Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and budget/cost control

Ability To

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while being able to make sound decisions.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Ability to effectively present information to employees, management and public groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Proficiency in:

MS Office Suite and SAP or other large ERP systems

Work Environment

• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
• Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
• Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hands and fingers. Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to see, hear and talk. Ability to distinguish colors. Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels where hearing protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.
• Walk up to 250,000 square foot plant.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Repetitive reaching overhead, under and across throughout shift.
• Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
• May crawl under equipment to reach work area.
• Stand eight hours per shift.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions. Ability to work in wet, humid areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Food, CPG or Pharma manufacturing environment is required
• Leading a multi-shift organization is required.

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $97,210 - $145,814/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

No relocation is available for this opportunity.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.