Operations Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Operations Manager – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Leominster, MA -- On site

Schedule: Full-time day shift. During peak production periods, employees may work 10- to 12-hour shifts, typically between 5:00 AM–5:00 PM or 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. During the remainder of the year, shifts are generally 9-hour shifts. Schedule flexibility is required based on production needs.

MUST HAVE:

5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in food or beverage manufacturing. 2-3 years of direct supervisory or management experience.

Working knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and quality requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational tracking and reporting

Experience level: Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.)

Experience required: 5 Years

Education level: High school or equivalent

Job function: Manufacturing

Industry: Food & Beverages

Compensation: 85k-105k maxx

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

We are seeking an Operations Manager for a manufacturing company in Leominster, MA. This role will oversee the day-to-day production, quality, and logistics functions of a food & beverage manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage production, quality, warehouse, and logistics operations to meet daily and weekly fulfillment targets.
• Lead a team of manufacturing, quality, and logistics employees, including temporary workers.
• Coordinate employee schedules, daily assignments, workflows, and operational priorities.
• Coach and develop potential team leads to strengthen leadership capabilities within the department.
• Coordinate raw materials and production priorities to ensure customer orders are completed on schedule.
• Identify and implement improvements related to productivity, waste, labor utilization, operating costs, and workflow.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, sanitation, GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Document operational processes and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Track performance and maintain operational reports.
• Communicate effectively with employees, management, Human Resources, and other departments.
• Provide hands-on operational support, particularly during busy production periods.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance (LI)
• Short-Term Disability (STD)