An Operations Manager manages operations for a specific area within a company or organization. Supervises staff, oversees quality control, process improvement, and budget management for daily work activities. Has significant authority within their area of responsibility such as hiring, training, and managing staff.
$83,000•85,000 per year Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Food Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead daily production operations at our California facility. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing production across both shifts, developing frontline leaders, improving operational performance, and ensuring production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety and quality standards. You will oversee approximately 50-65 production employees and work closely with Production Supervisors, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Logistics, Procurement, and senior leadership. If you have strong food manufacturing experience, know how to lead from the production floor, and enjoy improving processes, developing teams, and driving results, we want to hear from you. Compensation $83,000•85,000 per year , depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits Offered:
Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid holidays Continued training and professional development Cross-training opportunities Monthly employee recognition Opportunities for professional growth within food manufacturing operations What You'll Do Lead daily production operations across both shifts . Ensure production schedules, volume targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved. Oversee, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and production leadership. Manage staffing and shift coverage for approximately 50-65 employees . Conduct daily production reviews and ensure effective communication between shifts. Identify production bottlenecks, downtime, waste, and workflow issues. Implement process improvements to increase productivity, efficiency, and operational consistency. Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs and minimize waste. Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate production employees and supervisors. Conduct performance reviews and support employee-development initiatives. Partner with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Logistics, and Procurement to achieve production goals. Ensure raw materials and packaging are available to meet production requirements. Coordinate equipment maintenance and preventive repair needs. Maintain accurate documentation for audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Enforce company policies, procedures, food safety requirements, and workplace safety standards. Provide hands-on support on the production floor when needed. Communicate operational challenges, risks, improvements, and results to leadership. Food Safety & Compliance The Operations Manager plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and audit-ready food manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities include supporting compliance with:
GMP•Good Manufacturing Practices
HACCP SQF
Sanitation procedures Allergen control requirements OSHA and workplace safety requirements Company food safety and quality programs Food safety, quality, or workplace safety concerns must be immediately addressed and escalated appropriately. What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications 5-10 years of experience in food production or food manufacturing , including experience managing teams. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Proven experience managing production employees and frontline supervisors. Strong production and operations management skills. Knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing safety requirements. Experience working within established food safety and quality programs. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to identify operational issues and implement practical solutions. Strong leadership, coaching, and employee-development skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Ability to make independent decisions regarding operational priorities. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual. Experience working in an SQF-certified food manufacturing environment . Experience with continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives. Experience managing multi-shift manufacturing operations. You'll Be Successful in This Role If You Lead from the production floor and stay connected to daily operations. Hold supervisors and employees accountable while supporting their development. Make timely decisions when production challenges arise. Use production data to identify issues and improve performance. Communicate clearly across shifts and departments. Maintain high standards for safety, food quality, cleanliness, and productivity. Remain organized and effective in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Take ownership of operational challenges and follow through until they are resolved. Balance production goals with employee leadership, safety, quality, and compliance requirements. Work Environment This is an on-site position in Perris, California . The Operations Manager will work both in administrative areas and throughout the production facility. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires regular interaction with production employees and supervisors on the manufacturing floor. The position requires regular standing and walking and the ability to work in food-manufacturing areas with varying temperatures while wearing required PPE and safety footwear. The Operations Manager must also be able to: Stand and walk for extended periods. Work in cold, wet, or hot production environments. Bend, stoop, sit, walk, and perform physical activities associated with production-floor leadership. Lift up to 50 pounds when required. Wear required PPE, including steel-toe safety shoes, hair nets, beard nets when applicable, gloves, and other required protective equipment. Why Us? Operational excellence directly impacts every product we manufacture. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of production operations, influence facility performance, develop supervisors and employees, improve systems, reduce waste, strengthen safety and quality practices, and help build a high-performing manufacturing operation. The Operations Manager will have a direct impact on: Production efficiency Employee development Supervisor accountability Safety performance Food quality Waste reduction Continuous improvement Cross-functional collaboration Operational consistency If you are an experienced Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Operations Manager, or Food Manufacturing Leader looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can make a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply. Apply Today If you're an experienced food manufacturing leader who can develop teams, solve production challenges, improve processes, and drive operational performance, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and tell us about the production teams you've led, the manufacturing environments you've managed, and the operational improvements you've delivered.
Job Type:
Full-time Salary:
$83,000•85,000 per year
FLSA Status:
Exempt Work Location:
In person•
CA Industry:
Food / Bakery Manufacturing We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Pay:
$83,000.00•$87,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you comfortable and have you worked in a bakery enviornment with ovens and racks?
