Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.; Gustine (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Gustine, California facility. This role guides day-to-day operations across production, maintenance, warehousing, sanitation, safety and inventory to meet safety, quality, productivity and cost goals.

You will partner with corporate operations, supply chain, quality, finance, HR and commercial teams to align plant performance with company objectives. A hands-on leader on the floor is essential.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing or related consumer packaged goods.
• Experience leading complex, multi-process manufacturing operations with multiple product formats.
• Demonstrated success leading multifunctional teams across production, maintenance, warehousing, quality and safety.
• People-focused leadership style with ability to coach and develop leaders.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance through structured continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory programs (HACCP, SQF, GMPs).
• Strong communication, influencing and business partnership skills.
• Ability to use data to drive operational and financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop managers and supervisors across multiple operational functions.
• Drive production, quality, customer service, safety and financial results.
• Champion continuous improvement to boost productivity, efficiency and profitability.
• Promote food safety, quality, and compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, allergen controls, sanitation.

Skills

People leadership

Operations leadership

Continuous improvement

Food safety & compliance

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Gustine, California facility. This role guides day-to-day operations across production, maintenance, warehousing, sanitation, safety and inventory to meet safety, quality, productivity and cost goals.

You will partner with corporate operations, supply chain, quality, finance, HR and commercial teams to align plant performance with company objectives. A hands-on leader on the floor is essential.