Operations Manager

Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a growing confidential food manufacturing company to lead their new state-of-the-art facility (4 production lines) in Western Kentucky. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a smaller, fast-growing plant environment while still being part of a larger organization with strong resources and long-term stability.

This is an exciting time to join you'll be helping shape the future of the facility, its team, and its operations.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily plant operations including production and warehouse functions
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and hourly teams
• Drive KPI performance in safety, quality, throughput, and labor efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with QA, Maintenance, Safety, and HR
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean/5S and root cause analysis
• Manage inventory flow and scheduling in partnership with Planning/Procurement
• Support strategic initiatives, audits, and capital improvement projects
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and employee engagement

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, Food Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing ready-to-eat or perishable products preferred
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety compliance, and warehouse best practices
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) a plus; bilingual English/Spanish highly valued

Why Join Us?

Competitive base salary $100K$120K Comprehensive benefits package Work in a new facility with modern equipment and strong corporate backing Be a key leader in shaping operations and building team culture Long-term growth opportunities within a stable and expanding company

If you are a proven food manufacturing operations leader looking to take on a visible, high-impact role in Western Kentucky, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career.