Operations Manager – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Confidential Recruiting Partners

  • Leominster, Massachusetts
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLeominster, Massachusetts

    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

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