Operations Manager

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Marianna (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations in Marianna, AR. You will drive efficiency, safety, and quality while leading production and maintenance teams to meet production targets.

This role partners with cross-functional groups to optimize processes, manage resources, and control costs. HACCP knowledge and strong communication are essential to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, management, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in progressive operations or manufacturing management.
• Experience leading teams and daily operations.
• HACCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct production and cleaning operations to meet schedules.
• Direct outside contractors for mill equipment repairs.
• Monitor production rates and make production estimations.
• Enforce safety policies with personnel and operations.
• Manage, maintain, and inspect mill equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment when repairs are needed.
• Coordinate production activities and decisions.
• Resolve issues with personnel and contractors.
• Monitor environmental conditions and safety standards.
• Implement and maintain food safety standards.
• Communicate openly with parent companies.
• Coordinate projects and manage departmental costs.

Skills

Professional communication

Welding and fabrication

Basic electrical wiring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field

5+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing management experience

HACCP certification

Job description

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving operational efficiency, ensuring safety and quality standards, and leading teams to achieve production, service, and business objectives. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to improve processes, manage resources, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Activities

• Direct company personnel for production and cleaning operations.
• Direct outside contractors for mill equipment repairs.
• Monitor production rates and make production estimations.
• Monitor/Implement all safety policies with personnel and operations.
• Manage, maintain, and inspect mill equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment when repairs are needed.
• Making decisions for coordination of production.
• Resolving issues with personnel and outside contractors.
• Monitoring environmental conditions.
• Implement and maintain food safety standards.
• Maintain an open line of communication with parent companies.
• Coordinating projects.
• Approving time records for employees, operational invoices, etc...
• Managing operational costs of the mill.

Preferred Skills

• Professional communication skills
• Welding, cutting and fabrication.
• Basic electrical wiring.

Educations & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing management experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing day-to-day operations.
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Certification (HACCP).

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.