Operations Manager – Food Manufacturing
Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead operations at an established food manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina . The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within food manufacturing, with a focus on Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and/or further-processing operations .
This role will be responsible for driving safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations while leading teams, improving productivity, and supporting overall manufacturing performance.
Location: Reidsville, NC
Bonus: Discretionary bonus; not guaranteed
Relocation: Open to relocation; relocation package details to be confirmed
Industry: Food Manufacturing / Further Processing
Location: The facility is located in Reidsville, North Carolina , with the search also targeting qualified Operations and Plant leaders within the Research Triangle and broader Southeast region.
Relocation
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Discretionary bonus may be available but is not guaranteed .
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Relocation candidates are welcome.
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Relocation package details are currently being finalized.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a seasoned food manufacturing operations leader who can effectively manage people and production while maintaining high standards for food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, productivity, and operational performance .
Key Responsibilities
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Lead day-to-day manufacturing and plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.
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Provide leadership and direction to production and operations teams across multiple shifts.
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Drive operational performance, productivity, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Partner with Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other departments to achieve plant objectives.
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Ensure compliance with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, food safety, and regulatory requirements .
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Maintain strong food safety and sanitation standards, including appropriate environmental monitoring practices.
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Develop, coach, and manage plant leadership and production teams.
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Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
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Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, control costs, and increase operational efficiency.
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Establish and maintain effective operating procedures, processes, and performance standards.
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Support workforce planning, staffing, training, and employee development.
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Collaborate with senior leadership on operational strategy, plant performance, and improvement initiatives.
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Maintain a strong culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.