What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Goodwin Recruiting?
A food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day production across a high-volume, multi-shift facility. This hands-on leadership role will oversee Production and partner closely with Maintenance, Quality/Food Safety, Sanitation, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Safety, and HR.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead production operations across all shifts and ensure schedule attainment.
- Manage and develop Production Managers and Supervisors.
- Drive safety, food safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor KPIs including downtime, waste, overtime, staffing, and production performance.
- Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor and provide leadership across all shifts.
Qualifications:
- 7 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
- 3–5 years leading manufacturing supervisors/managers.
- Food, bakery, beverage, CPG, or regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with multi-shift, high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety, production metrics, and continuous improvement.
Bryan Chaffee
Salary : $130,000