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Operations Manager

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Goldsboro, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Decision Support, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Food Production, Food Safety, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Metrics, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Team Player
LOCATION
Goldsboro, NC
POSTED
1 day ago
Our client is a well-established food manufacturing company looking to add a skilled Operations Manager to their leadership team in a fully regulated production facility. The right candidate will have a proven track record in food processing operations, workforce leadership, and navigating compliance requirements across multiple regulatory frameworks. This role offers a strong compensation package and the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and culture.

Job Responsibilities -

- Direct all aspects of daily plant operations, ensuring production targets are achieved in alignment with safety and quality expectations.

- Build, manage, and mentor a team of production supervisors and floor staff.

- Track and analyze operational metrics and lead efforts to address performance gaps.

- Champion lean manufacturing and process improvement strategies.

- Maintain and enforce compliance with food safety regulations and audit standards.

- Serve as a primary point of coordination between production, quality assurance, procurement, and shipping/logistics.

- Take ownership of departmental budgets and cost control initiatives,.

- Utilize ERP platforms and inventory management tools to support operational decision-making.



Job Requirements -

- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

- At least 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment.

- At least 3 years in a leadership capacity overseeing production teams or plant operations.

- Solid understanding of food safety compliance standards and regulations.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and a data-driven approach to performance management and KPI reporting.

- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, including quality, maintenance, production, and supply chain functions.

- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to operate strategically while staying connected to floor-level operations.

- Professional certifications in HACCP, Six Sigma, SQF, or Lean Manufacturing are a plus.

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Synerfac Technical Staffing