Operations Manager Designate

Peterson Farms•DeLand, FL

17d

About The Position

The Operations Manager Designate supports and assists with the facility’s day-to-day operations while preparing to assume full Operations Manager responsibilities. The role participates in operational areas including Safety, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, New Projects, Maintenance, Materials Management, and Continuous Improvement. It helps ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production by guiding supervisors and staff, monitoring processes, supporting production goals, assigning daily tasks, and facilitating communication across departments. The role partners with the Quality team to uphold product safety and ensure full implementation of the HACCP program.

Requirements

Two years of experience supervising or leading others preferred.
Food processing environment experience preferred.
One year of manufacturing experience desirable.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow written job instructions.
Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
Ability to understand and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
May be required to obtain and maintain a valid hi-lo license.
Ability to contribute as a member of a team.
Ability to frequently lift or move material weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate a PC using a keyboard and mouse.
Supervisory responsibilities are included.

Nice To Haves

Two years supervising or leading others.
Experience in a food processing environment.
One year of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Check with supervisors and the QA Manager to verify that assigned duties are completed accurately.
Address GMP, safety, and security rules and regulations within the plant.
Ensure production goals are met.
Ensure employees are trained on specific equipment for proper use.
Monitor and observe equipment and personnel within the plant.
Ensure production supplies are available and used correctly.
Verify daily production sheets and documents to support safe product production.
Contact the sales department to verify scheduled load times.
Coordinate with other PFI plants to ensure proper raw materials and production equipment are available.
Respond to production emergencies and personnel issues.
Assist supervisors with production.
Work with the Quality department to ensure a safe, quality product.
Understand plant equipment, address issues or problems, and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.