Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall performance of Pedone Pinsas production operation including safety quality service productivity labor utilization inventory management and continuous improvement. This newly created role provides leadership to Supervisors Leads and production teams while ensuring alignment across production warehouse procurement quality and other operational functions.

This role oversees daily production activities shipping and receiving operations labor planning and operational performance while driving accountability communication and process improvements throughout the organization. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational execution build structure in a growing environment and effectively operate in situations where processes are still being developed.

Responsibilities:

• Help define and shape the Operations Manager function by identifying opportunities for process improvement scalability and operational excellence.
• Lead daily production operations to ensure safety quality efficiency and customer service objectives are achieved.
• Manage coach and develop Supervisors Leads and production associates.
• Develop and maintain production schedules staffing plans and labor utilization strategies.
• Establish operational processes communication structures and accountability systems to support organizational growth and improve execution.
• Develop track and communicate key operational KPIs through ERP and reporting systems using performance data to drive continuous improvement operational efficiency and informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety quality regulatory HACCP GMP and SQF requirements.
• Partner with Quality Maintenance Warehouse Human Resources and other departments to support operational goals.
• Own shipping and receiving operations ensuring timely movement of raw materials and finished goods while maintaining uninterrupted production across multiple facilities.
• Coordinate production inventory material flow and operational costs across multiple facilities to ensure operational alignment and product availability.
• Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Participate in strategic planning capacity planning and operational growth initiatives and prepare and communicate operational performance updates to leadership.
• Maintain a safe clean and organized work environment.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Business Operations Management Manufacturing Engineering or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven leadership ability with experience developing coaching and managing teams.
• Working knowledge of HACCP GMPs SQF food safety regulations and quality systems.
• Experience with production scheduling inventory management labor planning and operational reporting.
• Understanding of productivity cost control inventory management and key performance metrics.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and solving operational challenges.
• Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• High level of integrity accountability professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work throughout a manufacturing environment including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time