Production Operations Manager

NYCOA; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Three weeks vacation + PTO

SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vollwerth and Co is seeking a Production Operations Manager to lead daily production and packaging at our Hancock, Michigan facility. This in-person role ensures smooth operations, food safety, sanitation, quality, staffing and performance.

You will oversee scheduling, supervise teams, coordinate materials and drive improvements while serving as HACCP coordinator and ensuring compliance. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing or meat processing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, delegation, coaching, and conflict management.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, organizing and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, quality control, regulatory compliance, scheduling and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production and packaging, including schedules, staffing, workflow and priorities.
• Monitor production performance and drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, quality and profitability.
• Serve as HACCP Coordinator and oversee HACCP compliance, records, verification, corrective actions and sanitation.
• Supervise, coach, train and develop production and packaging employees with accountability and teamwork.
• Support recruiting, selection, placement and onboarding of production staff.
• Manage purchasing and availability of production materials including meat, casings and packaging.
• Coordinate material needs with production schedules, inventory, supplier lead times and cost objectives.
• Operate production equipment in backup capacity and train operators on proper use.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Delegation

Coaching

Conflict-management

Critical-thinking

Problem-solving

Organizing

Decision-making

HACCP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management

Job description

Vollwerth and Co is seeking a Production Operations Manager to lead daily production and packaging operations at our Hancock, Michigan facility. This full-time, in-person role is responsible for keeping production running efficiently while maintaining high standards for food safety, sanitation, quality, staffing, and operational performance. Relocation assistance is available.

What We Offer

• $60,000-$90,000 base salary plus a year-end bonus.
• Three weeks of vacation plus PTO accrued at six hours per week.
• SIMPLE IRA with a 3% company match.
• Relocation assistance and employee discounts.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily operations across production and packaging, including schedules, staffing, workflow, and priorities.
• Monitor production performance and lead improvements focused on efficiency, productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Serve as the HACCP Coordinator and oversee HACCP compliance, records, verification, corrective actions, sanitation procedures, and quality-control processes.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop production and packaging employees while reinforcing accountability, teamwork, safety, and clear communication.
• Support recruiting, selection, placement, and onboarding of production team members with company leadership.
• Manage purchasing and availability of production materials, including meat, casings, and packaging materials.
• Coordinate material needs with production schedules, inventory, supplier lead times, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Operate production equipment in a backup capacity when needed and train operators on proper equipment use and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in operations management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• Relevant production experience, preferably in food manufacturing or meat processing.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, delegation, coaching, and conflict-management skills.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizing, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of business management, human resource management, and project management principles.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, sanitation programs, quality control, regulatory compliance, production scheduling, and manufacturing operations is strongly preferred.

Work Environment & Location

This is a full-time, in-person position in Hancock, Michigan. Work takes place across office, production, packaging, and sanitation areas and may include noise, temperature variation, machinery, and required personal protective equipment.

About Vollwerth and Co

Founded in 1915 in Hancock, Michigan, Vollwerth and Co is a multigenerational family business producing high-quality sausage from fresh ingredients and traditional recipes for customers throughout Michigan and Wisconsin.

Vollwerth and Co is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to any status protected by applicable law.