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OPERATIONS MANAGER

Spherion-Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027
Salary: $120k - 150k per year none
Reference: S_180990

We are seeking an Operations Manager to serve as a key site leader in a high-volume food manufacturing facility (800 employees). Partnering with executive leadership, you will drive operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Production, and Cost while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, team development, and mechanical/financial efficiency.

What's In It For You

Competitive Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 / year (commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, vision, and wellness coverage

Autonomy & Impact: High level of ownership to make strategic decisions and drive site-wide success

Great Culture: Values-driven, inclusive environment that prioritizes transparency, innovation, and professional growth

Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership: Set strategic objectives for site leaders and oversee production managerial teams to ensure high throughput and minimal waste.

Financial & Budget Management: Develop and manage the annual Operations budget for the entire plant.

Strategic Planning: Analyze performance trends and resource availability to execute long-term manufacturing strategies.

Continuous Improvement: Optimize plant effectiveness using TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and High-Performance Work Team methodologies.

People Development: Coach, mentor, and build accountability across production teams.

Working hours: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Practical knowledge of TPM and High-Performance Work Teams.

Strong financial analysis and project management abilities.

Track record of driving continuous improvement and process automation.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Experience: 5 years of supervisory/management experience specifically within a food manufacturing plant.

Large Scale Operations: Proven experience managing or leading operations in a facility with 800 employees.

Engineering Background: Background or previous professional experience as an Engineer.

Financial Expertise: MUST have direct experience budgeting the entire manufacturing plant.

Food Safety: Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP and GMP.

Technical Aptitude: Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for automated mechanical processes.

Education: High School Diploma or GED (Associate or Bachelor?s degree preferred).

Send your resume to emmaemmert@spherion.com for immediate consideration!

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).



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Benefits:

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Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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