Operations Manager-Prepared Foods Manufacturing

Position Title: Operations Manager-Prepared Foods Manufacturing

Salary: $190,000-$230,000+ / Year DOE

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple facilities
• Oversee production, quality assurance, maintenance, sanitation, warehousing, transportation, and wastewater operations
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory standards, and operational efficiency
• Manage the complete process from receiving raw materials to finished goods distribution
• Drive production scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, and customer service coordination
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Manage facility utilities and infrastructure, including refrigeration and steam generation systems
• Develop and mentor managers and supervisors across departments
• Build relationships with Accounting, HR, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership teams
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, labor, production, and costs
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions
• Support strategic planning and operational excellence programs

• 5–15+ years of leadership experience in prepared foods manufacturing, specifically in protein processing operations
• Proven experience leading production teams and managing food safety and quality programs
• Experience overseeing refrigerated and frozen food manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Word/Outlook
• High School Diploma is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Manufacturing Management is preferred
• Business Administration is preferred

• 80-90% of medical coverage for employees after three months
• 5% 401K contribution after six months
• Negotiable PTO
• Three days of sick leave
• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1,000 hours worked

If you are an Operations Manager-Prepared Foods Manufacturing looking to take the next step in your career, apply now!