Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing

Operations Manager

We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily plant operations at a food manufacturing facility. This role oversees production and warehouse activities, driving efficiency, safety, and quality while supporting long-term growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production/warehouse teams to achieve safety, quality, and delivery goals
• Optimize daily operations to minimize downtime and improve throughput
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Partner with cross-functional leaders on planning, audits, and process improvements
• Drive continuous improvement using lean practices and performance metrics

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing (ready-to-eat/perishable preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.) preferred; Microsoft Office proficiency required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

What's Offered

• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunities
• Leadership role with direct impact on plant operations
• Collaborative team environment

If interested, please send your resume to Serena Rupert.

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.