Operations Manager

The Judge Group; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Company holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production and packaging operations across multiple shifts in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, compliant operations while meeting production schedules, quality standards, and business objectives.

You will oversee supervisors, team leads, and production personnel, driving performance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize productivity and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple shifts within a regulated manufacturing operation.
• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or similar regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production and packaging operations across multiple shifts.
• Ensure production schedules, output targets, quality requirements, and customer commitments are achieved.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, labor utilization, equipment efficiency, and downtime.
• Coordinate staffing, resources, and workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Partner with Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, HR and other departments for seamless operations.
• Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, and capacity expansion initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

GMP Knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

KPI Management

SOP Interpretation

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing/Engineering or related field

Job description

Operations Manager

Location: Onsite
Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours, with occasional Saturday work based on business needs
Reports To: Director of Manufacturing
Compensation: $115,000 - $130,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus potential

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production and packaging operations across multiple shifts within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while meeting production schedules, quality standards, and business objectives.

The Operations Manager will oversee supervisors, team leads, and production personnel, driving operational performance, continuous improvement, employee development, and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will play a key role in optimizing productivity, improving equipment utilization, reducing waste, and supporting ongoing business growth.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperations Management

• Lead daily production and packaging operations across multiple shifts.
• Ensure production schedules, output targets, quality requirements, and customer commitments are achieved.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, labor utilization, equipment efficiency, downtime, waste, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate staffing, resources, and workflow to maximize operational efficiency.
• Partner with Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Human Resources, and other departments to maintain seamless operations.
• Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, equipment upgrades, and capacity expansion initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for supervisors, team leads, and production staff.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Conduct performance management activities, including coaching, feedback, and employee development.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
• Support workforce planning, training, succession planning, and cross-functional development efforts.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee relations and policy administration.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
• Establish, track, and communicate departmental performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve recurring operational issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, productivity, and scalability.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and proactive hazard identification.
• Investigate and address safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training on equipment, processes, and safe work practices.
• Maintain adherence to quality and compliance standards throughout operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple shifts within a regulated manufacturing operation.
• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or similar regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Demonstrated success leading large teams through growth, change, and operational improvements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, KPI management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement operating procedures, policies, and work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting facility growth, product launches, or equipment expansion projects.
• Knowledge of quality systems and regulated manufacturing standards.

Benefits

• Two weeks of accrued vacation annually.
• Medical coverage with approximately 80% employer-paid employee premium contribution.
• 401(k) plan eligibility after three months of employment with a 100% company match on the first 4% of employee contributions and immediate vesting.
• Six paid company holidays per year.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.