Operations Manager

Rise Baking Company; Pleasant View (UT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Pleasant View, UT is hiring an Operations Manager to oversee facility operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. This full-time role requires leadership and 5+ years of management experience in food processing.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and possesses strong regulatory knowledge. Responsibilities include coordinating supervisors, managing budgets, and fostering team development. This position offers a dynamic work environment with the potential for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a food processing or regulated manufacturing facility.
• Proficient knowledge of quality and food safety systems.
• Experience with BRC or SQF Audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of supervisors for plant goals.
• Oversee employment-related transactions with HR.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge (EPA, OSHA, FDA)

Food safety systems

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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Operations Manager

Full Time Pleasant View, UT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3440

Salary Range: $108,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Job Purpose

Provide leadership, day-to-day direction, and oversight for facility operations involving the production and packaging of finished products including safety, quality, maintenance, and sanitation.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the work of supervisors to achieve plant goals/metrics in areas of safety, quality, cost, and productivity
• Focus on continuous improvement activities to improve efficiencies in the plant
• Oversee the facility budget including direct/temp labor, overtime, and other plant expenses
• Oversee employment-related transactions in conjunction with Human Resources
• Foster the professional growth of direct reports through comprehensive training and development programs
• Work with Sales and Quality Assurance on new product development
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure finished product meets established quality specifications and food safety standards
• Participate in plant self-assessment audits to ensure quality/food safety and environmental, health and safety standards are upheld
• Maintain departmental compliance with all regulatory requirements including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and HACCP
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• 5+ years of management experience in a food processing or regulated manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of regulatory disciplines (EPA, OSHA, FDA, USDA)
• Experience with BRC or SQF Audits preferred; AIB Science of Baking and HACCP training course certificate desired
• Proficient knowledge of quality and food safety systems
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual desired
• Proven ability to provide leadership and drive efficiencies
• Strong employee relations skills
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need