Operations Manager OH

Job Details Level: Management Job Location: 0PZ68 TULKOFF FOOD PRODUCTS OHIO LLC - CINCINNATI, OH 45241 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 / year Job Shift: 1st Shift Job Category: Manufacturing Company Overview Tulkoff Foods is a dynamic and rapidly growing private equity-backed portfolio company within the food industry. We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of specialty sauces across North America, with a commitment to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions to our customers. As we navigate a period of expansion and strategic initiatives, we are seeking a Operations Manager to join our team and contribute to the company's success. Summary The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of food products. This role leads production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, ensures compliance with food safety and quality standards, and works collaboratively with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams to achieve company goals. Hours 1st Shift Start time 6am Primary Responsibilities Oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved. Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, line leaders, and production employees. Monitor production schedules and adjust resources to meet customer demand. Partner with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability. Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety requirements. Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation, and Supply Chain teams to achieve production goals. Partner with HR and department leaders to support hiring, onboarding, training of production team members and ongoing employee development initiatives. Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and employee development activities. Analyze production metrics and prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensure accurate completion of production records, documentation, and inventory transactions. Maintain a safe work environment and promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Participate in audits and ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards. Lead corrective and preventive actions related to production, quality, and safety concerns. Qualifications 4+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment or in a food & beverage facility. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and quality systems. Experience managing production teams, schedules, and performance metrics. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Willingness and ability to arrive early or stay late as required to meet deadlines. Advanced skills in MS Office/Excel preferred. Problem-solving/troubleshooting skills. Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. Benefits Tulkoff Foods offers a generous benefits package that includes 401(k) with an 8% employer match on contributions, great work/life balance, paid time off, employer paid life insurance, monthly town hall lunch, and other voluntary benefits. In addition, we offer an air-conditioned production environment, full-time schedule with minimal overtime, weekend work is seldom required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tulkoff Food Products, Inc.