Operations Manager - Food & Beverage

Michael Page; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career growth

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative company culture

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Manager for a food and beverage manufacturing facility in California. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate must possess expertise in food manufacturing, team leadership, and proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 and a collaborative work environment that emphasizes quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in food and beverage manufacturing or operations management.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and OSHA standards.
• Experience with continuous improvement practices such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Proficiency in OEE optimization and managing high-speed packaging lines.
• Ability to lead and manage a 3-shift team effectively.
• Understanding of ERP systems and production scheduling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations for a high-speed food and beverage manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and OSHA standards.
• Drive OEE improvements and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee maintenance coordination for optimal machine performance.
• Streamline production processes for high-speed packaging.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve production goals.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage production schedules.

Skills

Food and beverage manufacturing expertise

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

SQF standards knowledge

OSHA standards knowledge

Lean practices

Six Sigma

Kaizen

OEE optimization

Team leadership

ERP systems proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Operations Manager - Food & Beverage role at Michael Page.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

The Operations Manager will oversee production operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety and quality standards in a high-speed manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and optimizing OEE in food packaging lines.

This opportunity is with a large organization specializing in food and beverage manufacturing. The company is committed to fostering a quality-first and safety-driven culture while delivering excellence in its operations.

Description

• Manage daily operations for a 3-shift high-speed food and beverage manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and OSHA standards.
• Drive OEE improvements and implement continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
• Oversee maintenance coordination to ensure minimal downtime and optimal machine performance.
• Streamline line changeovers and optimize production processes for high-speed packaging, batching, and processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and achieve production goals.
• Utilize ERP systems to monitor and manage production schedules and inventory levels.
• Promote a safety-first culture and provide leadership to ensure team alignment with company standards.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Profile

A successful Operations Manager should have:

• Proven expertise in food and beverage manufacturing or operations management.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and OSHA standards.
• Experience with continuous improvement practices such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Proficiency in OEE optimization and managing high-speed packaging lines.
• Ability to lead and manage a 3-shift team effectively, promoting a safety-focused culture.
• Understanding of ERP systems and production scheduling.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $160,000 USD.
• Opportunities to lead and drive impactful operational improvements.
• Collaborative and quality-focused company culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your professional and personal growth.

If you are passionate about food and beverage manufacturing and operations management, we encourage you to apply!