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Operations Shift Manager

Job in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, 81201, USA
Listing for: Blue Diamond Growers
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92800 - 120400 USD Yearly USD 92800.00 120400.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Work Shift:

Multiple Shifts

Pay Type:

Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $92,800.00 - $

JOB OVERVIEW

The Operations Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing daily operations during a specific shift, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves managing frontline staff, maintaining quality control, improving operational procedures, and ensuring safety and compliance standards are consistently met. Ensures that shift establishes and delivers expectations across Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, and People objectives. Collaborates with the Site Director and the Site Leadership Team to provide the development of plant strategies within the manufacturing department to deliver the site goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Establishes, communicates, and executes measurable manufacturing and team member goals to achieve uncompromised safety, quality, service, and performance results.
  • Maintain ownership of one or more production/operations systems or tools deployed to drive continuous improvement at the site.
  • Leads shift operations to ensure conformance to production schedules, effective inventory control, and achievement of service level goals.
  • Serves as the Operations Startup Lead for critical projects involving the modification or installation of new equipment.
  • Achieves technical mastery of the production process and contributes to innovation initiatives as required.
  • Leads a system in key focus areas or continuous improvement efforts, including establishing standards, training team members, inspecting against standards, and measuring results.
  • Promote and develop a culture of Zero Waste, Zero Harm, One Team, and 100% Commitment.
  • Participates in creating the Annual Operation Plan, driving improvements in fixed and variable costs.
  • Promotes and supports high standards of food safety and sanitation to ensure product quality levels meet or exceed customer and consumer expectations.
  • Builds development plans to enhance the capabilities of team members at all levels.
  • Actively coaches direct reports to improve individual and team performance.
  • Fosters continuous learning to create a flexible and agile workforce.
  • Participate as a member of the Site Leadership team to execute strategies aligned with company goals and objectives.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum level of education required Bachelor's Degree related to the fields of Engineering, Business Management, and Manufacturing.
  • Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience 6 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience.
  • Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g. Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) Experience supervising manufacturing teams.
  • Experience effectively leading a team environment; skilled with translating concepts into concrete examples.
  • Experience operating a wide range of food processing equipment; knowledge of SQF and quality standards and requirements.
  • Cross-functional understanding of maintenance practices and techniques; good understanding of SPC and associated tools.
  • Other job requirements (e.g. certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) Covers weekends as needed to support 24/7 operations.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)
  • Experience functioning as a proactive team player.
  • Experience in coaching and development of both direct reports and broader organization.
  • Knowledge of City/County/State & Federal Rules and Regulations concerning municipal codes.
  • Must possess strong planning skills with ability…
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