Operations Manager

Job Title

Lead Production Manager

About Our Client

Our client is an established food manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for product quality, operational excellence, and customer partnerships. The company continues to invest in its facilities, people, and processes while supporting sustainable long-term growth. The leadership team promotes a collaborative culture focused on accountability, employee development, safety, and continuous improvement. This role offers significant visibility and the opportunity to influence operations at a critical facility within the organization.

Job Description

Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are achieved. Develop and mentor supervisors and production leaders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and labor efficiency. Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed. Partner closely with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams. Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety requirements. Manage labor planning, staffing, and budget performance. Support capital projects and facility improvement initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Food, beverage, bakery, protein, dairy, or consumer packaged goods experience preferred. Strong leadership and team development capabilities. Experience managing KPI-driven manufacturing environments. Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and OSHA requirements. Bachelor's degree preferred.

What's on Offer

Base Salary: $120,000 - $155,000. Annual Bonus: 10-20%. Medical, Dental, Vision. 401(k) with Company Match. Paid Time Off. Career Growth Opportunities.

If you're interested in leading a growing operation with strong executive support and advancement opportunities, we would welcome a confidential conversation. The salary range for this role is $120,000-$155,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and healthcare FSA to eligible employees.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Operations Management

Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where: Los Angeles

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Evalee Torres

Job Reference: JN-102026-7137088