Senior Operations Manager

$120k - $150k

Full-time

Axion Recruitment

Newark, NJ

Senior Operations Manager
Newark, NJ
$120,000 - $150,000
Days | Monday - Friday
Food Manufacturing
We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Operations Manager to join a leading food manufacturer in Newark, NJ.
Reporting directly to the COO, this is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple production facilities and a frozen distribution operation. You'll lead operational performance, develop high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement across the business.

What You'll Do

Lead day-to-day operations across multiple manufacturing facilities and a frozen distribution warehouse
Drive production performance, efficiency and operational excellence
Lead, coach and develop large multi-shift production teams
Optimize high-volume, machine-driven production lines
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and plant uptime
Ensure compliance with USDA, SQF and food safety standards
Lead SQF and third-party audit preparation and execution
Build a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement
Support business growth and operational expansion

What We're Looking For

Proven leadership experience within food manufacturing or food processing
Experience managing large production and operations teams
Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, SQF and food safety standards
Experience improving production performance and manufacturing efficiency
ERP system experience (SAP, NetSuite or SAP Business One preferred)
Hands-on leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset

Mark Watton

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Commutable from: Newark, Linden, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Union and Irvington.

Relevant Job Titles: Senior Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Vacancy posted 22 days ago

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