Head of Operations & Business Management

155,000-$160,000 + 10% Bonus
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead production operations within a 24/7 aseptic bottling facility .
The Operations Manager will directly oversee 4 Production Supervisors and will have indirect responsibility for approximately 100 production employees .
This role will provide operational leadership across the production function, with a focus on production performance, team leadership, continuous improvement, quality, safety, and effective day-to-day execution.
Lead day-to-day production operations within a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
Directly manage and develop 4 Production Supervisors .
Monitor production performance and operational priorities.
Establish accountability and performance expectations across the production team.
Maintain effective communication and coordination across shifts.
Support continuous improvement and operational performance initiatives.
Promote a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Maintain a visible, hands-on presence within the operation.
Support operational budgets, cost-management initiatives, and capital projects as appropriate.
Support preparation for applicable quality, food safety, regulatory, customer, and internal audits.
Support the implementation and consistent use of manufacturing systems, processes, and performance metrics.
Leadership & Team Management
The Operations Manager will play an important role in developing a strong production leadership team.
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
Motivate and engage employees across multiple shifts.
Progressive experience in manufacturing and production operations , preferably within Food & Beverage, CPG, or a related manufacturing environment .
experience with aseptic processing or bottling operations is highly valued.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or similar operational excellence methodologies .
Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems , including HACCP, SQF, and GMP , preferred.
Experience with operational budgets, P&L, capital projects, or cost management preferred.
Strong understanding of production performance, efficiency, quality, safety, and operational metrics.
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; Strong leadership and people-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop supervisors, drive accountability, and improve operational performance.
We are looking for a strong operational leader who can lead through people, maintain accountability across multiple shifts, and support the overall performance of the production operation.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a 24/7 environment , developing Production Supervisors, and maintaining a hands-on leadership presence while driving quality, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement .
155,000-$160,000 base salary + 10% bonus