Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

DSJ Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager in San Francisco. This role focuses on aligning production resources with safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards across a three-shift operation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe working environment and enforce safety regulations.
• Drive improvements in line efficiencies and control production budgets.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Food Science

Job description

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Base pay range

$135,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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A major player in the food manufacturing industry is looking to hire a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager at one of their facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The primary role of this individual will be to ensure that production resources align with safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards across a three-shift operation.

Compensation: $135,000-180,000

Responsibilities of the Senior Operations Manager include:

• Safety and Quality Leadership: Foster a safe working environment, enforce safety regulations, maintain HACCP and quality programs, and ensure sanitation and housekeeping standards.
• Operational Efficiency: Manage labor and material variances, drive improvements in line efficiencies, and control production department budgets.
• Team Development and Communication: Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, motivate employees, and communicate effectively across departments.
• Continuous Improvement and Collaboration: Drive continuous improvement projects, support new processes and machinery installations, and collaborate with various departments for operational enhancements.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Participate in long-term capital planning, manage material flow, and support other areas of the supply chain.

Required skill set for the Senior Operations Manager:

• Preferably a degree in engineering, food science, or related fields; or at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Lean methodologies is preferred; a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn are essential.
• Must have food manufacturing experience, with knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP standards.
• Awareness of food quality standards.
• Strong leadership qualities; ability to influence without authority and experience in changing mindsets.
• Good understanding of organizational dynamics and how production decisions impact other departments (e.g., supply chain, quality, co-manufacturing).

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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