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Operations Manager Agricultural Packing
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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.
$123,566 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Express Employment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-owned agricultural company in the Yuba City area for an experienced Operations Manager. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in food processing, agricultural packing, or a similar production environment. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, leading production teams, and ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and profitably. Key Responsibilities Direct day-to-day operations for prune and walnut processing and packing Lead production teams, supervisors, and department managers Coordinate production schedules and monitor inventory levels Oversee food safety, quality assurance, sanitation, and pest control programs Track production performance, labor utilization, efficiency, and operating costs Partner closely with company ownership regarding operational priorities, challenges, and opportunities Identify operational issues and take initiative to implement effective solutions Promote a productive, organized, and accountable work environment Qualifications Previous management experience within a packing, food-processing, agricultural, or manufacturing operation Experience with dried fruit and/or nut processing is highly preferred Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities Practical, hands-on management style with the ability to work directly with production teams Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Reliable and comfortable taking ownership of overall operations Must be local to the Yuba City area or willing to relocate The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dependable operations leader who is comfortable being hands-on, managing people, solving problems, and taking ownership of the overall success of the facility.