What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr.Operation Manager position at Infrahire?
InfraHire is looking for a Sr.Operation Manager in Newark, NJ.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing or poultry/meat processing, with proven leadership skills and experience driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Job Description
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing or poultry/meat processing, with proven leadership skills and experience driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee day-to-day plant operations, including production, packaging, maintenance, and sanitation.
- Ensure all operations comply with USDA, FDA, and company food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, GMP, etc.).
- Monitor production performance metrics to ensure on-time delivery, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead, train, and develop production supervisors and hourly staff to meet operational goals.
- Partner with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve process or equipment issues.
- Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and maintain product consistency.
- Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Manage labor schedules, production planning, and resource allocation based on demand.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma practices.
- Maintain accurate records of production data, inventory, and performance reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- 5 years of experience in food manufacturing operations; poultry or meat processing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of USDA regulations, HACCP, and GMP requirements.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in a production environment.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ERP systems.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.