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Senior Operations Manager

$120k - $150k
Full-time

Axion Recruitment

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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Reference: 2693

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.

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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