What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager, Food Manufacturing position at New Solutions?
Operations Manager, Food Manufacturing
The Operations Manager, Food Manufacturing will oversee day-to-day plant operations, leading a team of technicians and managers to achieve excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
This role requires a strong leader who can inspire and develop talent, drive continuous improvement, and partner cross-functionally to deliver business results.
Serving as a key advisor to the Plant Manager, this leader will also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the plant’s workforce and operational systems.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of managers and technicians to ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
- Drive the development and implementation of manufacturing systems that improve productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness.
- Facilitate, educate, motivate, coach, and guide the manufacturing team to achieve results.
- Advance and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage employee and labor relations issues to support operational success.
- Define and communicate a clear vision for an effective work system and guide the workforce toward that vision.
- Oversee production scheduling and training functions.
- Ensure business-critical information is effectively communicated across the operation.
- Track performance against KPIs and leverage data to guide decisions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of goods, materials, and ingredients.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the Plant Manager when evaluating alternatives and new ideas.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 5 years of food manufacturing experience.
- Proven ability to build and develop future leaders.
- Lean knowledge with a strong understanding of a structured TPM pillar environment.
- Experience working in a union environment.
- Demonstrated ability to balance production demands with product quality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Operations management: 1 year (Required)
- Food Manufacturing industry: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $145,000 - $165,000
