Operations Manager

Position;
Operations Manager

Reports to:

Director Of Operations

Position Type;
Full Time Days

Salary Range; $95k-$110k

Key Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is responsible for the kitchen, warehouse, sanitation and assembly departments and

provides direct leadership and accountability for daily production activities, including production performance,

staffing, employee development, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The position oversees department supervisors and production personnel and ensures that food safety, product quality, workplace safety, and operational performance standards are met. The position requires sound operational decisions, team development, proactive problem solving, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Production & Operations Management

Direct kitchen, warehouse, sanitation and assembly operations to achieve production schedules,

quality standards, and performance objectives.

Manage production workflows, staffing assignments, equipment utilization, and operational resources

across all four departments.

Monitor production performance, including efficiency, downtime, labor utilization, yield, waste, and

product quality.

Oversee receiving, storage, inventory accuracy, first-in first-out rotation, and on-time, accurate

shipment of customer orders.

Analyze operational challenges, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Identify opportunities to improve production processes, equipment performance, and overall

operational efficiency.

Leadership & People Management

Directly manage department supervisors and production personnel.

Provide coaching, performance feedback, training, and professional development.

Support recruitment, staffing decisions, employee evaluations, and performance management.

Address employee relations concerns and maintain accountability for company policies and

performance expectations.

Manage staffing requirements, attendance challenges, overtime needs, and scheduling adjustments.

Foster a positive, productive, and accountable work environment.

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, SQF, SSOP, and applicable FDA and USDA requirements.

Ensure sanitation programs are carried out and verified in all production, storage, and assembly

areas.

Partner with Quality Assurance to address food safety concerns, product holds, investigations, and

corrective actions.

Promote compliance with workplace safety standards and company procedures.

Ensure employees receive appropriate training and consistently follow established food safety and

quality requirements.

Operational Leadership & Reporting

Serve as the primary production authority for kitchen, warehouse, sanitation and assembly operations

during production.

Lead daily production meetings to communicate production goals, staffing needs, safety priorities,

and operational updates.

Respond to production interruptions, staffing challenges, and equipment-related issues.

Maintain clear communication with the DOO regarding production results and operational concerns.

Ensure effective communication and handoffs between departments.

Prepare accurate production reports, operational summaries, and incident documentation.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing.

3+ years of production leadership or management experience.

Experience supervising production teams, including supervisors or team leads, strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and manufacturing quality systems; PCQI or HACCP

certification preferred.

Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, labor utilization, and operational performance.

Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving…