Operations Manager
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Manager
Operations Manager – Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Food Manufacturing
Southern Indiana | Relocation Assistance Available
$110,000 - $120,000 + Outstanding Benefits + Career Growth
Are you a proven food manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? Ready to take the next step with a rapidly growing national Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturer?
gpac is partnering with an industry-leading food manufacturer to find an experienced Operations Manager who can lead plant operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a company that invests in its people and offers exceptional advancement opportunities.
Food Manufacturing Experience Required
Candidates without food manufacturing experience will not be considered.
What You'll Do- Lead all daily production and warehouse operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Develop, coach, and mentor department managers while driving accountability and performance.
- Maximize productivity by improving throughput, reducing downtime, and optimizing labor utilization.
- Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Safety, HR, Planning, and Procurement to ensure seamless plant operations.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis.
- Maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and all food safety standards.
- Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and profitability.
- Support strategic projects, capital improvements, and plant-wide operational initiatives.
- Build and maintain a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, Food Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing
. - Experience in Ready-to-Eat (RTE), refrigerated, frozen, or other perishable food manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
- Proven success leading production teams and driving measurable operational improvements.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and KPI-driven management.
- ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Competitive salary of $110,000-$120,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance available
- Join a growing national food manufacturer
- Significant career advancement opportunities
- High-impact leadership role with visibility throughout the organization
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