Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Lead with Purpose at Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods

We’re hiring a proactive, experienced Production Manager to oversee food manufacturing operations at our Haverhill facility. If you have a strong background in managing hourly production teams, driving efficiency, and maintaining food safety standards like GMP, HACCP, and SQF, this is your opportunity to lead in a fast-growing company known for quality and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily food manufacturing operations across all shifts.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF food safety standards at all times.
• Plan and manage shift scheduling, staffing, and labor resources based on production demands.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure materials are available and aligned with production schedules.
• Partner with the maintenance team to support preventive maintenance and reduce equipment downtime.
• Motivate and supervise hourly production staff, fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and optimize efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Planning, Sanitation, HR, and Logistics.
• Maintain accurate production reports, labor records, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Production Manager role within food manufacturing (required)
• Demonstrated success managing hourly shift teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong understanding of food safety programs (GMP, HACCP, SQF)
• Proficiency in inventory planning, shift scheduling, and labor optimization
• Experience in implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement processes
• Working knowledge of ERP or production software; strong Microsoft Office skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent hands-on manufacturing leadership experience

Position Details:

• Shift Coverage: All shifts
• Location: On-site in Haverhill, MA
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday with flexibility for weekends and extended hours

Join a Legacy of Quality

At Cedar’s, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products loved nationwide. Apply today to lead a team, make an impact, and grow your career in food manufacturing.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

No agencies please. Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies for this position. 

First Shift (flexibility required to support a 24/7, 7-day manufacturing operation)