Operations Manager

CareersInFood.com; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to supervise production teams and ensure operational goals are met. Responsibilities include managing shifts, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in a production setting, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and know GMP and food safety practices. The position is full-time with a salary range between $90,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.
• Familiarity with food safety and Good Food Handling Practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Production Managers and ensure staffing on production lines.
• Manage scheduling to boost productivity.
• Train and coach employees.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Conduct team meetings and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Teamwork

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Knowledge of GMP

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Produce Pro

Job description

Position Overview

The Operations Manager must demonstrate strong leadership abilities that empower teams to achieve operational goals. This role requires a commitment to quality and safety, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across departments. The position schedule is Sunday through Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Production Managers for 1st and 2nd shift, along with supervisors and employees on the designated shift, including full‑time and temporary staff.
• Work closely with management across multiple departments.
• Manage weekly schedules to positively impact productivity and ensure all teams are completed each week.
• Ensure all production lines are properly staffed, including machine operators.
• Train, coach, and recognize employees.
• Ensure proper onboarding of new staff, including temporary workers, and monitor training schedules.
• Perform labor forecasting to support appropriate staffing and production planning weekly and monthly.
• Initiate and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all production employees, including sanitation procedures alongside the FSQA Manager.
• Oversee the Warehouse Manager and warehouse activities.
• Manage raw product supply, slotting, and packaging supply.
• Supervise inventory team operations.
• Ensure products meet the highest quality standards in product integrity, packaging, coding, appearance, and other indicators.
• Conduct regular team meetings to maintain alignment, review goals, and discuss deliverables.
• Understand and be able to fill in for all production team positions as needed; this is a hands‑on role.
• Document notable positive or negative items in coordination with Human Resources.
• Meet production rates and yields as defined by operational goals, including monitoring and reporting KPIs.
• Complete root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure efficient business operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and ensure all safety rules are followed.

Requirements

• Experience working in a production environment. Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment (40 degrees and below).
• Ability to learn Produce Pro. Must be bilingual (English / Spanish).
• Knowledge of GMP in manufacturing.
• Experience working in an SQF plant, with knowledge of food safety and Good Food Handling Practices.

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk through a manufacturing facility in multiple buildings, including refrigerated and frozen warehousing areas.
• Able to climb up and down stairs to access various parts of the facility.
• Able to sit at and work on a computer.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds; frequent reaching, bending, and stooping.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr