Plant Operations Leader: Continuous Improvement & Reliability

Global Search Network

Newark (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

Global Search Network in Newark, CA is recruiting a Plant Operations Manager to lead production processes and drive continuous improvement at a premier food ingredient facility. You will serve as the on-site operational leader, overseeing daily processing, packaging throughput, safety, quality compliance, and site reliability while mentoring a skilled production team.

The role emphasizes capital budgeting, cost control, and the deployment of Lean Six Sigma methods to elevate productivity, reduce

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field and 4+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience.
2+ years of direct supervisory experience leading supervisors.
Experience in continuous processing, food manufacturing, dry ingredient processing, thermal processing, or bulk material handling.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
Experience in site reliability, preventive maintenance, and managing OpEx/CapEx budgets.
Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, BRC, or similar food safety frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead daily plant operations across continuous processing, packaging, and throughput.
Ensure EH&S, environmental compliance, food safety, and QA align with FDA and federal regs.
Manage OpEx and CapEx budgets to hit productivity and financial targets.
Drive continuous improvement and Production Reliability Excellence (PRE).
Mentor shift supervisors and floor leads; oversee talent and performance.