Operations Manager

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

We are seeking an Operations Manager to serve as a key site leader in a high-volume food manufacturing facility (800+ employees). Partnering with executive leadership, you will drive operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Production, and Cost while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, team development, and mechanical/financial efficiency.

Competitive Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 / year (commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive Benefits:
Full health, dental, vision, and wellness coverage

Autonomy & Impact:
High level of ownership to make strategic decisions and drive site-wide success

Great Culture:
Values-driven, inclusive environment that prioritizes transparency, innovation, and professional growth

Operational Leadership:
Set strategic objectives for site leaders and oversee production managerial teams to ensure high throughput and minimal waste.

Financial & Budget Management:
Develop and manage the annual Operations budget for the entire plant.

Strategic Planning:
Analyze performance trends and resource availability to execute long‑term manufacturing strategies.

Continuous Improvement:
Optimize plant effectiveness using TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and High-Performance Work Team methodologies.

People Development:
Coach, mentor, and build accountability across production teams.

Working hours:

5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Practical knowledge of TPM and High-Performance Work Teams.

Strong financial analysis and project management abilities.

Track record of driving continuous improvement and process automation.

High School

1-4 years

Experience:

5+ years of supervisory/management experience specifically within a food manufacturing plant.

Large Scale Operations:
Proven experience managing or leading operations in a facility with 800+ employees.

Engineering Background:
Background or previous professional experience as an Engineer.

Financial Expertise: MUST have direct experience budgeting the entire manufacturing plant.

Food Safety:
Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP and GMP.

Technical Aptitude:
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for automated mechanical processes.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Associate or Bachelor?s degree preferred).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).