Operations Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an Operations Manager for the food manufacturing sector. You will report to the President/CFO and oversee Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, Quality Control and Production, driving performance, quality and efficiency across the organization.

This role will demand strategic thinking, strong budgeting skills, and hands-on leadership. Lead change initiatives, set daily and quarterly goals, mentor teams, and implement best practices to keep operations compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of progressive leadership in manufacturing with process improvements.
• Wastewater experience.
• ERP/Redzone/NetSuite experience preferred.
• Budgeting, cash-flow regulation, and monitoring P&L.
• Data analysis and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Formulate strategy and improve performance across operations.
• Procure materials and resources and ensure compliance.
• Mentor team members and implement best practices.
• Drive profitability and cost-efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Engineering or related field

Masters preferred

Tools

ERP/Redzone/NetSuite

Job description

MUST COME FROM FOOD INDUSTRYJob Overview: The Operations Manager will report to the President/CFO and will form a vital part of the management system. This position oversees operational activities at every level and is responsible for the performance and efficiencies of Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, Quality Control and Production processes. Helps set and meet daily and quarterly goals. Plays a significant role in long term planning, project status reporting, and implementing change control processes, inspires leadership of the organization and maintains good quality standards for the products, productivity and efficiency of the organization.

Key Responsibilities: The specific duties of the Operations Manager include formulating strategy, improving performance, procuring material and resources and securing compliance. Mentor team members, find ways to increase quality of customer service and implement best practices across all levels. Ultimately, trusted to help the Company remain compliant, efficient and profitable during the course of business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) in Operations Management, Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of progressive leadership, knowledge and experience with key manufacturing processes, best practices, and implementing process improvements to meet the changing business needs while driving strategy and execution within the consumer goods industry.
• Wastewater experience.
• ERP/Redzone/NetSuite preferred.
• This position will have extensive knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management, ensuring all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way, improving operational management systems, processes and best practices, and helping the organization’s processes remain legally and customer compliant.
• Must have familiarity with the operational concepts, practices and procedures. Extensive training in conflict management, business negotiation and essential business applications.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data processing.
• Practical knowledge of budgeting, cash-flow regulation, maintaining balance sheets and monitoring the profit and loss statements.
• Ability to create an effective plan and determination to accomplish goals.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skil Good data analysis, planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation.
• Proven leadership qualities with the ability to provide direction.
• Up to date knowledge on FDA, USDA, SQF, CFIA, CODEX and local guidelines.
• Must have proven excellent decision‑making ability.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Must have good vision and manual dexterity.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs.
• Exposure to approx. 85-decibel sound while on the plant floor (appropriate ear protection will be provided)
• Exposure to cold temperatures while on the production floor and in other parts of the building
• Company‑provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Plant equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection and seasonal temperatures can be expected.

MUST COME FROM FOOD INDUSTRYJob Overview: The Operations Manager will report to the President/CFO and will form a vital part of the management system. This position oversees operational activities at every level and is responsible for the performance and efficiencies of Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, Quality Control and Production processes. Helps set and meet daily and quarterly goals. Plays a significant role in long term planning, project status reporting, and implementing change control processes, inspires leadership of the organization and maintains good quality standards for the products, productivity and efficiency of the organization.

Key Responsibilities: The specific duties of the Operations Manager include formulating strategy, improving performance, procuring material and resources and securing compliance. Mentor team members, find ways to increase quality of customer service and implement best practices across all levels. Ultimately, trusted to help the Company remain compliant, efficient and profitable during the course of business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) in Operations Management, Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of progressive leadership, knowledge and experience with key manufacturing processes, best practices, and implementing process improvements to meet the changing business needs while driving strategy and execution within the consumer goods industry.
• Wastewater experience.
• ERP/Redzone/NetSuite preferred.
• This position will have extensive knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management, ensuring all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost‑effective way, improving operational management systems, processes and best practices, and helping the organization’s processes remain legally and customer compliant.
• Must have familiarity with the operational concepts, practices and procedures. Extensive training in conflict management, business negotiation and essential business applications.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data processing.
• Practical knowledge of budgeting, cash‑flow regulation, maintaining balance sheets and monitoring the profit and loss statements.
• Ability to create an effective plan and determination to accomplish goals.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skil Good data analysis, planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation.
• Proven leadership qualities with the ability to provide direction.
• Up to date knowledge on FDA, USDA, SQF, CFIA, CODEX and local guidelines.
• Must have proven excellent decision‑making ability.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Must have good vision and manual dexterity.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs.
• Exposure to approx. 85-decibel sound while on the plant floor (appropriate ear protection will be provided)
• Exposure to cold temperatures while on the production floor and in other parts of the building
• Company‑provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Plant equipment noise is elevated requiring the use of hearing protection and seasonal temperatures can be expected.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.