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We are seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations within a high-volume production facility. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing multiple operational departments, driving safety, quality, production efficiency, and continuous improvement while developing high-performing teams. The Operations Manager partners closely with cross-functional departments to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead daily operations across multiple manufacturing departments, including receiving, processing, production, packaging, warehousing, and shipping.
• Direct and support production supervisors and operations personnel to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives.
• Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently while meeting cost, quality, and service expectations.
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support the development and execution of plant safety programs while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, GMPs, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory and customer inspections.
• Monitor inventory levels for operational supplies and coordinate purchasing as needed.
• Prepare operational reports and performance metrics for plant leadership.
• Evaluate team performance, provide coaching and development, and build strong employee engagement.
• Lead hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and employee development activities.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance issues, and policy administration.
• Foster positive communication across departments to support plant goals and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, Purchasing, Finance, and other functional teams to achieve operational objectives.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food and/or beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading multiple production departments in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar methodologies) preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and operational metrics.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and process optimization.
• Experience managing employee performance and building positive workplace culture.
• Ability to make sound business decisions using data and operational metrics.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who excels at driving operational performance through strong leadership, continuous improvement, employee development, and cross-functional collaboration. This individual thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is committed to delivering exceptional results in safety, quality, service, and efficiency.