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Operations Manager

GPAC

Green Bay, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Production, Food Safety, Food Science, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Levels, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Operations, Operations Management, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Production Schedule, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Trend Analysis, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Warehousing
LOCATION
Green Bay, WI
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description

Gapc is working with a growing national RTE food manufacturer that is seeking Operations Manager at both of their facilities in Owensboro, KY and Evansville, IN, they will relocate.

The Operations Manager plays a critical leadership role within our ready-to-eat food manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for overseeing all daily plant operations including production and warehouse activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, quality, and compliance with food manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, manage, and coordinate all aspects of production and warehouse operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.
  • Supervise and develop department managers, ensuring accountability and adherence to KPIs.
  • Monitor daily operations and make real-time decisions to optimize throughput, minimize downtime, and manage labor efficiently.
  • Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, Safety, and HR to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing principles, waste reduction, and root cause analysis.
  • Partner with Planning and Procurement to ensure proper inventory levels, raw material flow, and production scheduling.
  • Implement and monitor performance metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
  • Support the Plant Manager with strategic initiatives, audits, and capital improvement projects.
  • Ensure a culture of safety and accountability across all functional areas.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, Food Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in ready-to-eat or perishable products.
  • Strong understanding of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and warehouse best practices.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable results.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) preferred.
What's in it for You:
  • Salary range $110k to $120k
  • Great benefits
  • Amazing advancement opportunities


If you are interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Rick at rick.spinner@gogpac.com for immediate consideration!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

About the Company

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GPAC

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.gogpac.com/

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