Operations Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily production, quality, warehouse, and logistics activities within a food and beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while leading a team of manufacturing and quality personnel to meet production, fulfillment, and safety goals.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Please Note: During peak production periods, employees may work 10–12-hour shifts (typically 5:00AM–5:00PM or 7:00AM–7:00PM). During non‑peak periods, shifts are generally 9 hours. Schedule flexibility is required based on production needs.

Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Management

• Track performance metrics and maintain operational reports.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures and operational documentation.
• Manage production, quality, warehouse, and logistics operations to meet daily and weekly output targets.
• Coordinate raw materials, production priorities, and workflow to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.

Leadership & Workforce Management

• Coordinate schedules, daily assignments, and staffing needs.
• Provide hands‑on operational support during peak production periods.
• Coach and develop potential team leads to strengthen leadership capability.
• Supervise manufacturing, quality, warehouse, and logistics employees, including temporary labor.

Continuous Improvement & Efficiency

• Support initiatives that enhance production reliability and operational consistency.
• Identify and implement improvements related to productivity, waste reduction, labor utilization, workflow, and operating costs.

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Uphold all regulatory, safety, and internal quality requirements.
• Partner with Quality to maintain standards and address issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional technical or manufacturing coursework is a plus.
• 2–3 years of direct supervisory or management experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational tracking/reporting.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, sanitation, food safety, and quality requirements.

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave